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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.93, 1,150.58 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.93, 1,150.58 and 219.12 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.93 : 1,150.58 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.93/1,150.58 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.93x = 1,150.58 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.93x = 252,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,113.99/766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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