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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.72, 1,142.58 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.72, 1,142.58 and 184.59 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.72 : 1,142.58 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.72/1,142.58 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.72x = 1,142.58 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.72x = 210,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,908.84/761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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