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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.06, 1,141.59 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.06, 1,141.59 and 183.94 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.06 : 1,141.59 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.06/1,141.59 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.06x = 1,141.59 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.06x = 209,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,981.90/761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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