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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.77, 1,121.53 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.77, 1,121.53 and 199.96 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.77 : 1,121.53 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.77/1,121.53 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.77x = 1,121.53 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.77x = 224,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,261.14/747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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