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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.57, 1,139.36 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.57, 1,139.36 and 211.74 is: 317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.57 : 1,139.36 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.57/1,139.36 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.57x = 1,139.36 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.57x = 241,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,248.09/759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.61

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