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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.79, 1,153.39 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.79, 1,153.39 and 221.02 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.79 : 1,153.39 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.79/1,153.39 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.79x = 1,153.39 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.79x = 254,918.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,918.82/768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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