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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,137.80 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,137.80 and 210.84 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,137.80 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,137.80 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,137.80 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 239,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,893.75/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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