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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.56, 1,137.91 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.56, 1,137.91 and 210.75 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.56 : 1,137.91 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.56/1,137.91 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.56x = 1,137.91 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.56x = 239,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,814.53/758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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