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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,155.51 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,155.51 and 193.23 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,155.51 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,155.51 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,155.51 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 223,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,279.20/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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