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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.83, 1,144.25 and 185.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.83, 1,144.25 and 185.71 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.83 : 1,144.25 = 185.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.83/1,144.25 = 185.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.83x = 1,144.25 × 185.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.83x = 212,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,492.95/762.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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