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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.65, 1,138.15 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.65, 1,138.15 and 210.88 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.65 : 1,138.15 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.65/1,138.15 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.65x = 1,138.15 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.65x = 240,011.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,011.56/758.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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