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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.86, 1,154.58 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.86, 1,154.58 and 222.07 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.86 : 1,154.58 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.86/1,154.58 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.86x = 1,154.58 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.86x = 256,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,397.58/769.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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