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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.67, 1,139.47 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.67, 1,139.47 and 211.88 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.67 : 1,139.47 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.67/1,139.47 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.67x = 1,139.47 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.67x = 241,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,430.90/759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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