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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.60, 1,144.07 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.60, 1,144.07 and 214.84 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.60 : 1,144.07 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.60/1,144.07 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.60x = 1,144.07 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.60x = 245,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,792.00/762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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