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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.84, 1,141.28 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.84, 1,141.28 and 213 is: 319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.84 : 1,141.28 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.84/1,141.28 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.84x = 1,141.28 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.84x = 243,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,092.64/760.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.51

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