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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,140.87 and 212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,140.87 and 212.79 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.56 : 1,140.87 = 212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.56/1,140.87 = 212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.56x = 1,140.87 × 212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.56x = 242,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,765.73/760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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