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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.91, 1,156.35 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.91, 1,156.35 and 193.79 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.91 : 1,156.35 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.91/1,156.35 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.91x = 1,156.35 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.91x = 224,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,089.07/770.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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