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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.46, 1,143.54 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.46, 1,143.54 and 214.53 is: 321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.46 : 1,143.54 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.46/1,143.54 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.46x = 1,143.54 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.46x = 245,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,323.64/762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.75

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