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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.73, 1,144.17 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.73, 1,144.17 and 214.92 is: 322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.73 : 1,144.17 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.73/1,144.17 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.73x = 1,144.17 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.73x = 245,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,905.02/762.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.40

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