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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.82, 1,144.22 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.82, 1,144.22 and 185.69 is: 278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.82 : 1,144.22 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.82/1,144.22 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.82x = 1,144.22 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.82x = 212,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,464.95/762.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.53

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