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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.69, 1,154.45 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.69, 1,154.45 and 214.38 is: 321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.69 : 1,154.45 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.69/1,154.45 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.69x = 1,154.45 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.69x = 247,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,491.53/769.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.55

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