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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,138.47 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,138.47 and 211.13 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,138.47 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,138.47 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,138.47 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 240,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,365.17/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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