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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,137.76 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,137.76 and 210.83 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,137.76 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,137.76 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,137.76 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 239,876.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,876.26/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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