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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.79, 1,154.70 and 192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.79, 1,154.70 and 192.67 is: 289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.79 : 1,154.70 = 192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.79/1,154.70 = 192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.79x = 1,154.70 × 192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.79x = 222,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,473.16/769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.00

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