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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.07, 1,153.39 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.07, 1,153.39 and 221.13 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.07 : 1,153.39 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.07/1,153.39 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.07x = 1,153.39 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.07x = 255,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,048.99/769.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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