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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.76, 1,143.99 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.76, 1,143.99 and 214.78 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.76 : 1,143.99 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.76/1,143.99 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.76x = 1,143.99 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.76x = 245,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,706.17/762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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