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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.06, 1,140.12 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.06, 1,140.12 and 212.29 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.06 : 1,140.12 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.06/1,140.12 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.06x = 1,140.12 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.06x = 242,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,036.07/760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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