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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.47, 1,161.62 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.47, 1,161.62 and 219.20 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.47 : 1,161.62 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.47/1,161.62 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.47x = 1,161.62 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.47x = 254,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,621.02/774.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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