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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.71, 1,143.88 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.71, 1,143.88 and 214.74 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.71 : 1,143.88 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.71/1,143.88 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.71x = 1,143.88 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.71x = 245,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,636.25/762.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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