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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.18, 1,138.70 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.18, 1,138.70 and 211.44 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.18 : 1,138.70 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.18/1,138.70 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.18x = 1,138.70 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.18x = 240,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,766.73/759.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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