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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.19, 1,155.24 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.19, 1,155.24 and 193.07 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.19 : 1,155.24 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.19/1,155.24 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.19x = 1,155.24 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.19x = 223,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,036.41/770.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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