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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.94, 1,141.41 and 183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.94, 1,141.41 and 183.81 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.94 : 1,141.41 = 183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.94/1,141.41 = 183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.94x = 1,141.41 × 183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.94x = 209,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,802.57/760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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