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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.87, 1,142.81 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.87, 1,142.81 and 214.07 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.87 : 1,142.81 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.87/1,142.81 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.87x = 1,142.81 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.87x = 244,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,641.34/761.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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