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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.89, 1,154.61 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.89, 1,154.61 and 221.93 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.89 : 1,154.61 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.89/1,154.61 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.89x = 1,154.61 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.89x = 256,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,236.82/769.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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