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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.37, 1,151.09 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.37, 1,151.09 and 219.63 is: 329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.37 : 1,151.09 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.37/1,151.09 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.37x = 1,151.09 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.37x = 252,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,813.35/767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.46

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