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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.56, 1,142.37 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.56, 1,142.37 and 213.79 is: 320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.56 : 1,142.37 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.56/1,142.37 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.56x = 1,142.37 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.56x = 244,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,227.28/761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.69

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