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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.40, 1,140.49 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.40, 1,140.49 and 212.50 is: 318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.40 : 1,140.49 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.40/1,140.49 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.40x = 1,140.49 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.40x = 242,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,354.13/760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.72

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