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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.55, 1,154.32 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.55, 1,154.32 and 192.43 is: 288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.55 : 1,154.32 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.55/1,154.32 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.55x = 1,154.32 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.55x = 222,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,122.43/769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.64

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