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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.04, 1,143.06 and 214.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.04, 1,143.06 and 214.23 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.04 : 1,143.06 = 214.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.04/1,143.06 = 214.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.04x = 1,143.06 × 214.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.04x = 244,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,877.74/762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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