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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.70, 1,142.74 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.70, 1,142.74 and 213.88 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.70 : 1,142.74 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.70/1,142.74 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.70x = 1,142.74 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.70x = 244,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,410.12/761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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