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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.02, 1,122.05 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.02, 1,122.05 and 200.20 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.02 : 1,122.05 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.02/1,122.05 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.02x = 1,122.05 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.02x = 224,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,634.41/748.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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