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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.18, 1,141.72 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.18, 1,141.72 and 213.35 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.18 : 1,141.72 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.18/1,141.72 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.18x = 1,141.72 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.18x = 243,579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,579.72/761.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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