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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.62, 1,139.22 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.62, 1,139.22 and 211.68 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.62 : 1,139.22 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.62/1,139.22 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.62x = 1,139.22 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.62x = 241,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,143.34/759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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