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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.12, 1,153.71 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.12, 1,153.71 and 213.86 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.12 : 1,153.71 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.12/1,153.71 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.12x = 1,153.71 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.12x = 246,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,735.30/769.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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