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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.25, 1,150.77 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.25, 1,150.77 and 219.48 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.25 : 1,150.77 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.25/1,150.77 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.25x = 1,150.77 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.25x = 252,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,571.00/767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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