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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.86, 1,138.29 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.86, 1,138.29 and 211.03 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.86 : 1,138.29 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.86/1,138.29 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.86x = 1,138.29 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.86x = 240,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,213.34/758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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