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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,150.83 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,150.83 and 219.57 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,150.83 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,150.83 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,150.83 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 252,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,687.74/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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