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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.55, 1,145.33 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.55, 1,145.33 and 186.43 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.55 : 1,145.33 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.55/1,145.33 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.55x = 1,145.33 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.55x = 213,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,520.08/763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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