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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.85, 1,138.14 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.85, 1,138.14 and 211.08 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.85 : 1,138.14 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.85/1,138.14 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.85x = 1,138.14 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.85x = 240,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,238.59/758.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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