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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.44, 1,143.68 and 214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.44, 1,143.68 and 214.67 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.44 : 1,143.68 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.44/1,143.68 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.44x = 1,143.68 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.44x = 245,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,508.60/762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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