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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.91, 1,121.89 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.91, 1,121.89 and 200.10 is: 300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.91 : 1,121.89 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.91/1,121.89 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.91x = 1,121.89 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.91x = 224,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,490.19/747.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.16

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