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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,121.22 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,121.22 and 199.68 is: 299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,121.22 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,121.22 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,121.22 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 223,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,885.21/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.52

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