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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.67, 1,122.82 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.67, 1,122.82 and 200.81 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.67 : 1,122.82 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.67/1,122.82 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.67x = 1,122.82 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.67x = 225,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,475.79/748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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