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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.40, 1,140.48 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.40, 1,140.48 and 212.52 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.40 : 1,140.48 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.40/1,140.48 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.40x = 1,140.48 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.40x = 242,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,374.81/760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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