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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.03, 1,141.73 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.03, 1,141.73 and 213.20 is: 319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.03 : 1,141.73 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.03/1,141.73 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.03x = 1,141.73 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.03x = 243,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,415.77/761.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.85

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