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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,143.51 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,143.51 and 214.62 is: 321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,143.51 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,143.51 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,143.51 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 245,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,420.12/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.87

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