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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.42, 1,142.01 and 213.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.42, 1,142.01 and 213.61 is: 320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.42 : 1,142.01 = 213.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.42/1,142.01 = 213.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.42x = 1,142.01 × 213.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.42x = 243,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,937.98/761.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.37

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