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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.35, 1,141.89 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.35, 1,141.89 and 213.53 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.35 : 1,141.89 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.35/1,141.89 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.35x = 1,141.89 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.35x = 243,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,825.07/761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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