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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.03, 1,143 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.03, 1,143 and 214.20 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.03 : 1,143 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.03/1,143 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.03x = 1,143 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.03x = 244,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,830.60/762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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