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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.97, 1,150.44 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.97, 1,150.44 and 219.15 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.97 : 1,150.44 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.97/1,150.44 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.97x = 1,150.44 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.97x = 252,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,118.10/766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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