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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.71, 1,137.92 and 210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.71, 1,137.92 and 210.76 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.71 : 1,137.92 = 210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.71/1,137.92 = 210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.71x = 1,137.92 × 210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.71x = 239,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,828.02/758.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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