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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.87, 1,144.35 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.87, 1,144.35 and 215.01 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.87 : 1,144.35 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.87/1,144.35 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.87x = 1,144.35 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.87x = 246,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,045.62/762.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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