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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.84, 1,151.60 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.84, 1,151.60 and 219.88 is: 329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.84 : 1,151.60 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.84/1,151.60 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.84x = 1,151.60 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.84x = 253,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,213.81/767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.77

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