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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.23, 1,138.91 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.23, 1,138.91 and 211.42 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.23 : 1,138.91 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.23/1,138.91 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.23x = 1,138.91 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.23x = 240,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,781.60/759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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