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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.63, 1,154.53 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.63, 1,154.53 and 221.81 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.63 : 1,154.53 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.63/1,154.53 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.63x = 1,154.53 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.63x = 256,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,089.92/769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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