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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,137.96 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,137.96 and 211.02 is: 316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,137.96 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,137.96 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,137.96 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 240,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,132.32/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.48

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