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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.78, 1,140.93 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.78, 1,140.93 and 212.83 is: 319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.78 : 1,140.93 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.78/1,140.93 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.78x = 1,140.93 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.78x = 242,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,818.43/760.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.17

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