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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.86, 1,139.86 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.86, 1,139.86 and 212.04 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.86 : 1,139.86 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.86/1,139.86 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.86x = 1,139.86 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.86x = 241,695.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,695.91/759.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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