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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,122.95 and 200.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,122.95 and 200.77 is: 301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,122.95 = 200.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,122.95 = 200.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,122.95 × 200.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 225,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,452.37/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.18

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