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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.76, 1,121.66 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.76, 1,121.66 and 199.94 is: 299.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.76 : 1,121.66 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.76/1,121.66 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.76x = 1,121.66 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.76x = 224,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,264.70/747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.92

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