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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.98, 1,141.26 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.98, 1,141.26 and 213.12 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.98 : 1,141.26 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.98/1,141.26 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.98x = 1,141.26 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.98x = 243,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,225.33/760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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