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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.71, 1,145.56 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.71, 1,145.56 and 186.59 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.71 : 1,145.56 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.71/1,145.56 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.71x = 1,145.56 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.71x = 213,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,743.38/763.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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