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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.06, 1,144.60 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.06, 1,144.60 and 185.94 is: 278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.06 : 1,144.60 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.06/1,144.60 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.06x = 1,144.60 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.06x = 212,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,826.92/763.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.91

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