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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.62, 1,142.42 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.62, 1,142.42 and 213.80 is: 320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.62 : 1,142.42 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.62/1,142.42 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.62x = 1,142.42 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.62x = 244,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,249.40/761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.70

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