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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.17, 1,150.81 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.17, 1,150.81 and 219.32 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.17 : 1,150.81 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.17/1,150.81 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.17x = 1,150.81 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.17x = 252,395.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,395.65/767.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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