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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.99, 1,153.48 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.99, 1,153.48 and 191.86 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.99 : 1,153.48 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.99/1,153.48 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.99x = 1,153.48 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.99x = 221,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,306.67/768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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