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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.71, 1,142.56 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.71, 1,142.56 and 184.58 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.71 : 1,142.56 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.71/1,142.56 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.71x = 1,142.56 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.71x = 210,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,896.12/761.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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