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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.59, 1,145.37 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.59, 1,145.37 and 186.46 is: 279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.59 : 1,145.37 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.59/1,145.37 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.59x = 1,145.37 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.59x = 213,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,567.30/763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.69

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