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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.36, 1,141.83 and 213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.36, 1,141.83 and 213.57 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.36 : 1,141.83 = 213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.36/1,141.83 = 213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.36x = 1,141.83 × 213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.36x = 243,860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,860.63/761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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