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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.17, 1,138.71 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.17, 1,138.71 and 211.34 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.17 : 1,138.71 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.17/1,138.71 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.17x = 1,138.71 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.17x = 240,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,654.97/759.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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