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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,121.78 and 200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,121.78 and 200.05 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.88 : 1,121.78 = 200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.88/1,121.78 = 200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.88x = 1,121.78 × 200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.88x = 224,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,409.78/747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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