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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.47, 1,139.24 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.47, 1,139.24 and 211.77 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.47 : 1,139.24 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.47/1,139.24 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.47x = 1,139.24 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.47x = 241,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,257.38/759.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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