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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.73, 1,139.56 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.73, 1,139.56 and 211.90 is: 317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.73 : 1,139.56 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.73/1,139.56 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.73x = 1,139.56 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.73x = 241,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,472.76/759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.84

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