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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.96, 1,150.63 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.96, 1,150.63 and 219.15 is: 328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.96 : 1,150.63 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.96/1,150.63 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.96x = 1,150.63 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.96x = 252,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,160.02/766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.78

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