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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.94, 1,149 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.94, 1,149 and 210.66 is: 316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.94 : 1,149 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.94/1,149 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.94x = 1,149 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.94x = 242,048.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,048.34/765.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.01

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