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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.79, 1,144.19 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.79, 1,144.19 and 214.98 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.79 : 1,144.19 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.79/1,144.19 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.79x = 1,144.19 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.79x = 245,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,971.17/762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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