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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.59, 1,121.45 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.59, 1,121.45 and 199.76 is: 299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.59 : 1,121.45 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.59/1,121.45 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.59x = 1,121.45 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.59x = 224,014.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,014.25/747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.65

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