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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.53, 1,122.81 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.53, 1,122.81 and 200.79 is: 301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.53 : 1,122.81 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.53/1,122.81 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.53x = 1,122.81 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.53x = 225,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,449.02/748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.19

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