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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.87, 1,138.31 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.87, 1,138.31 and 211.05 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.87 : 1,138.31 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.87/1,138.31 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.87x = 1,138.31 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.87x = 240,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,239.27/758.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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