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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.22, 1,141.70 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.22, 1,141.70 and 213.47 is: 320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.22 : 1,141.70 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.22/1,141.70 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.22x = 1,141.70 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.22x = 243,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,711.92/761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.16

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