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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.62, 1,122.87 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.62, 1,122.87 and 200.80 is: 301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.62 : 1,122.87 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.62/1,122.87 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.62x = 1,122.87 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.62x = 225,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,472.30/748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.18

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