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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.53, 1,143.97 and 214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.53, 1,143.97 and 214.70 is: 322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.53 : 1,143.97 = 214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.53/1,143.97 = 214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.53x = 1,143.97 × 214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.53x = 245,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,610.36/762.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.10

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