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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.45, 1,122.72 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.45, 1,122.72 and 200.63 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.45 : 1,122.72 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.45/1,122.72 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.45x = 1,122.72 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.45x = 225,251.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,251.31/748.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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