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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.96, 1,147.43 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.96, 1,147.43 and 217.14 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.96 : 1,147.43 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.96/1,147.43 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.96x = 1,147.43 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.96x = 249,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,152.95/764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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