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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.38, 1,122.49 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.38, 1,122.49 and 200.61 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.38 : 1,122.49 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.38/1,122.49 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.38x = 1,122.49 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.38x = 225,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,180.18/748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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