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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,138.18 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,138.18 and 210.94 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,138.18 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,138.18 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,138.18 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 240,087.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,087.69/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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