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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.74, 1,137.92 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.74, 1,137.92 and 210.78 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.74 : 1,137.92 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.74/1,137.92 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.74x = 1,137.92 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.74x = 239,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,850.78/758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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