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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.42, 1,155.54 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.42, 1,155.54 and 193.26 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.42 : 1,155.54 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.42/1,155.54 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.42x = 1,155.54 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.42x = 223,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,319.66/770.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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