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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.34, 1,138.88 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.34, 1,138.88 and 211.52 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.34 : 1,138.88 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.34/1,138.88 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.34x = 1,138.88 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.34x = 240,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,897.69/759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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