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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.39, 1,143.51 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.39, 1,143.51 and 214.56 is: 321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.39 : 1,143.51 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.39/1,143.51 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.39x = 1,143.51 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.39x = 245,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,351.51/762.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.82

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