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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.99, 1,151.79 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.99, 1,151.79 and 220.03 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.99 : 1,151.79 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.99/1,151.79 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.99x = 1,151.79 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.99x = 253,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,424.65/767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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