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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.25, 1,141.74 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.25, 1,141.74 and 213.48 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.25 : 1,141.74 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.25/1,141.74 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.25x = 1,141.74 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.25x = 243,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,738.66/761.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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