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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.28, 1,122.27 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.28, 1,122.27 and 200.46 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.28 : 1,122.27 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.28/1,122.27 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.28x = 1,122.27 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.28x = 224,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,970.24/748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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