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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.12, 1,141.73 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.12, 1,141.73 and 213.35 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.12 : 1,141.73 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.12/1,141.73 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.12x = 1,141.73 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.12x = 243,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,584.40/761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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