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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.64, 1,139.37 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.64, 1,139.37 and 211.77 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.64 : 1,139.37 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.64/1,139.37 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.64x = 1,139.37 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.64x = 241,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,284.38/759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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