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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.92, 1,139.85 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.92, 1,139.85 and 212.13 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.92 : 1,139.85 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.92/1,139.85 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.92x = 1,139.85 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.92x = 241,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,796.38/759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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