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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.56, 1,139.37 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.56, 1,139.37 and 211.79 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.56 : 1,139.37 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.56/1,139.37 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.56x = 1,139.37 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.56x = 241,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,307.17/759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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