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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,138.55 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,138.55 and 211.20 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,138.55 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,138.55 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,138.55 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 240,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,461.76/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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