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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,144.05 and 214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,144.05 and 214.89 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,144.05 = 214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,144.05 = 214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,144.05 × 214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 245,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,844.90/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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