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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.77, 1,150.13 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.77, 1,150.13 and 218.95 is: 328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.77 : 1,150.13 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.77/1,150.13 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.77x = 1,150.13 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.77x = 251,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,819.87/766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.42

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