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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.25, 1,122.29 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.25, 1,122.29 and 200.40 is: 300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.25 : 1,122.29 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.25/1,122.29 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.25x = 1,122.29 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.25x = 224,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,901.30/748.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.57

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