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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.74, 1,143.92 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.74, 1,143.92 and 214.78 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.74 : 1,143.92 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.74/1,143.92 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.74x = 1,143.92 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.74x = 245,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,691.14/762.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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