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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.81, 1,144.29 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.81, 1,144.29 and 215.01 is: 322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.81 : 1,144.29 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.81/1,144.29 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.81x = 1,144.29 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.81x = 246,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,033.79/762.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.54

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