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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.67, 1,139.31 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.67, 1,139.31 and 211.82 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.67 : 1,139.31 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.67/1,139.31 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.67x = 1,139.31 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.67x = 241,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,328.64/759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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