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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.59, 1,137.75 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.59, 1,137.75 and 210.77 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.59 : 1,137.75 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.59/1,137.75 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.59x = 1,137.75 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.59x = 239,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,806.41/758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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