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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,137.99 and 210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,137.99 and 210.90 is: 316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,137.99 = 210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,137.99 = 210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,137.99 × 210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 240,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,002.09/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.33

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