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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.26, 1,143.29 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.26, 1,143.29 and 214.49 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.26 : 1,143.29 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.26/1,143.29 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.26x = 1,143.29 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.26x = 245,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,217.48/762.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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