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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.48, 1,122.68 and 200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.48, 1,122.68 and 200.65 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.48 : 1,122.68 = 200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.48/1,122.68 = 200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.48x = 1,122.68 × 200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.48x = 225,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,259.13/748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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