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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.97, 1,142.88 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.97, 1,142.88 and 214.14 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.97 : 1,142.88 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.97/1,142.88 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.97x = 1,142.88 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.97x = 244,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,736.32/761.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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