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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.61, 1,154.41 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.61, 1,154.41 and 221.83 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.61 : 1,154.41 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.61/1,154.41 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.61x = 1,154.41 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.61x = 256,079.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,079.33/769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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