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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.53, 1,121.21 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.53, 1,121.21 and 199.76 is: 299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.53 : 1,121.21 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.53/1,121.21 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.53x = 1,121.21 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.53x = 223,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,972.01/747.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.61

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