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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.75, 1,121.68 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.75, 1,121.68 and 199.92 is: 299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.75 : 1,121.68 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.75/1,121.68 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.75x = 1,121.68 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.75x = 224,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,244.41/747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.89

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