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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.92, 1,139.84 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.92, 1,139.84 and 212.10 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.92 : 1,139.84 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.92/1,139.84 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.92x = 1,139.84 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.92x = 241,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,760.06/759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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