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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.04, 1,140.02 and 212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.04, 1,140.02 and 212.19 is: 318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.04 : 1,140.02 = 212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.04/1,140.02 = 212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.04x = 1,140.02 × 212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.04x = 241,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,900.84/760.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.27

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