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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,142.91 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,142.91 and 214.18 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,142.91 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,142.91 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,142.91 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 244,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,785.61/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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