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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,138.59 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,138.59 and 211.19 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,138.59 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,138.59 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,138.59 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 240,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,453.13/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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