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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.01, 1,141.57 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.01, 1,141.57 and 213.23 is: 319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.01 : 1,141.57 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.01/1,141.57 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.01x = 1,141.57 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.01x = 243,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,419.49/761.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.86

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