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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.63, 1,151.57 and 219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.63, 1,151.57 and 219.81 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,151.57 = 219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,151.57 = 219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,151.57 × 219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 253,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,126.60/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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