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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.62, 1,137.91 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.62, 1,137.91 and 210.85 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.62 : 1,137.91 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.62/1,137.91 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.62x = 1,137.91 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.62x = 239,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,928.32/758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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