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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.88, 1,154.58 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.88, 1,154.58 and 221.92 is: 332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.88 : 1,154.58 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.88/1,154.58 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.88x = 1,154.58 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.88x = 256,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,224.39/769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.81

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