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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.69, 1,152.99 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.69, 1,152.99 and 191.57 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.69 : 1,152.99 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.69/1,152.99 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.69x = 1,152.99 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.69x = 220,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,872.53/768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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