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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.07, 1,121.98 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.07, 1,121.98 and 200.12 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.07 : 1,121.98 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.07/1,121.98 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.07x = 1,121.98 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.07x = 224,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,532.94/748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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