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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.20, 1,140.30 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.20, 1,140.30 and 212.43 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.20 : 1,140.30 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.20/1,140.30 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.20x = 1,140.30 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.20x = 242,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,238.21/760.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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