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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.57, 1,152.93 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.57, 1,152.93 and 220.74 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.57 : 1,152.93 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.57/1,152.93 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.57x = 1,152.93 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.57x = 254,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,497.77/768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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