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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.98, 1,143.03 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.98, 1,143.03 and 214.16 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.98 : 1,143.03 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.98/1,143.03 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.98x = 1,143.03 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.98x = 244,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,794.83/761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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