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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.98, 1,121.93 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.98, 1,121.93 and 200.15 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.98 : 1,121.93 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.98/1,121.93 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.98x = 1,121.93 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.98x = 224,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,547.68/747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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