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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.81, 1,142.72 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.81, 1,142.72 and 214.01 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.81 : 1,142.72 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.81/1,142.72 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.81x = 1,142.72 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.81x = 244,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,546.72/761.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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