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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.58, 1,154.44 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.58, 1,154.44 and 214.28 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.58 : 1,154.44 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.58/1,154.44 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.58x = 1,154.44 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.58x = 247,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,375.75/769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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