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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.99, 1,138.44 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.99, 1,138.44 and 211.16 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.99 : 1,138.44 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.99/1,138.44 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.99x = 1,138.44 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.99x = 240,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,387.30/758.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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