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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.85, 1,154.74 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.85, 1,154.74 and 192.72 is: 289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.85 : 1,154.74 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.85/1,154.74 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.85x = 1,154.74 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.85x = 222,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,541.49/769.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.07

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