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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.76, 1,140.90 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.76, 1,140.90 and 212.80 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.76 : 1,140.90 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.76/1,140.90 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.76x = 1,140.90 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.76x = 242,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,783.52/760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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