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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.76, 1,144.16 and 215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.76, 1,144.16 and 215 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.76 : 1,144.16 = 215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.76/1,144.16 = 215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.76x = 1,144.16 × 215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.76x = 245,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,994.40/762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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