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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.87, 1,154.67 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.87, 1,154.67 and 221.92 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.87 : 1,154.67 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.87/1,154.67 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.87x = 1,154.67 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.87x = 256,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,240.37/769.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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