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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.97, 1,144.43 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.97, 1,144.43 and 215.14 is: 322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.97 : 1,144.43 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.97/1,144.43 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.97x = 1,144.43 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.97x = 246,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,212.67/762.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.70

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