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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.43, 1,122.68 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.43, 1,122.68 and 200.62 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.43 : 1,122.68 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.43/1,122.68 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.43x = 1,122.68 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.43x = 225,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,226.52/748.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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