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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.61, 1,137.99 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.61, 1,137.99 and 210.84 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.61 : 1,137.99 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.61/1,137.99 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.61x = 1,137.99 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.61x = 239,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,933.81/758.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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