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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.32, 1,139.02 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.32, 1,139.02 and 211.53 is: 317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.32 : 1,139.02 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.32/1,139.02 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.32x = 1,139.02 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.32x = 240,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,940.64/759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.31

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