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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.01, 1,139.79 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.01, 1,139.79 and 212.05 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.01 : 1,139.79 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.01/1,139.79 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.01x = 1,139.79 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.01x = 241,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,686.77/760.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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