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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.89, 1,151.66 and 219.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.89, 1,151.66 and 219.95 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.89 : 1,151.66 = 219.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.89/1,151.66 = 219.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.89x = 1,151.66 × 219.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.89x = 253,301.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,301.31/767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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