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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.05, 1,150.77 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.05, 1,150.77 and 219.28 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.05 : 1,150.77 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.05/1,150.77 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.05x = 1,150.77 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.05x = 252,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,344.19/767.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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