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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.99, 1,141.54 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.99, 1,141.54 and 213.18 is: 319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.99 : 1,141.54 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.99/1,141.54 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.99x = 1,141.54 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.99x = 243,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,353.50/760.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.79

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