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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.88, 1,141.38 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.88, 1,141.38 and 213.06 is: 319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.88 : 1,141.38 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.88/1,141.38 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.88x = 1,141.38 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.88x = 243,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,182.42/760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.61

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