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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.62, 1,144.13 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.62, 1,144.13 and 214.82 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.62 : 1,144.13 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.62/1,144.13 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.62x = 1,144.13 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.62x = 245,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,779.50/762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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