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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.78, 1,138.23 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.78, 1,138.23 and 211.01 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.78 : 1,138.23 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.78/1,138.23 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.78x = 1,138.23 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.78x = 240,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,177.91/758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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