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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.36, 1,122.51 and 200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.36, 1,122.51 and 200.51 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.36 : 1,122.51 = 200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.36/1,122.51 = 200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.36x = 1,122.51 × 200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.36x = 225,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,072.70/748.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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