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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.94, 1,121.98 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.94, 1,121.98 and 200.13 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.94 : 1,121.98 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.94/1,121.98 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.94x = 1,121.98 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.94x = 224,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,541.86/747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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