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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.48, 1,155.72 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.48, 1,155.72 and 193.36 is: 290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.48 : 1,155.72 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.48/1,155.72 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.48x = 1,155.72 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.48x = 223,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,470.02/770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.04

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