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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,137.76 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,137.76 and 210.80 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,137.76 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,137.76 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,137.76 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 239,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,839.81/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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