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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.57, 1,143.84 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.57, 1,143.84 and 185.45 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.57 : 1,143.84 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.57/1,143.84 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.57x = 1,143.84 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.57x = 212,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,119.41/762.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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