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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.72, 1,154.58 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.72, 1,154.58 and 192.60 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.72 : 1,154.58 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.72/1,154.58 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.72x = 1,154.58 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.72x = 222,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,368.50/769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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