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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.46, 1,139.08 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.46, 1,139.08 and 211.68 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.46 : 1,139.08 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.46/1,139.08 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.46x = 1,139.08 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.46x = 241,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,120.45/759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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