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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.57, 1,154.41 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.57, 1,154.41 and 221.76 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.57 : 1,154.41 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.57/1,154.41 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.57x = 1,154.41 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.57x = 255,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,995.08/769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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