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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.48, 1,150.87 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.48, 1,150.87 and 219.54 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.48 : 1,150.87 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.48/1,150.87 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.48x = 1,150.87 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.48x = 252,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,662.00/767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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