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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.41, 1,143.60 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.41, 1,143.60 and 185.28 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.41 : 1,143.60 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.41/1,143.60 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.41x = 1,143.60 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.41x = 211,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,886.21/762.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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