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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.77, 1,154.61 and 221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.77, 1,154.61 and 221.97 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.77 : 1,154.61 = 221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.77/1,154.61 = 221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.77x = 1,154.61 × 221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.77x = 256,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,288.78/769.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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