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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.82, 1,141.11 and 212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.82, 1,141.11 and 212.99 is: 319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.82 : 1,141.11 = 212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.82/1,141.11 = 212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.82x = 1,141.11 × 212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.82x = 243,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,045.02/760.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.45

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