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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.72, 1,145.58 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.72, 1,145.58 and 186.60 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.72 : 1,145.58 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.72/1,145.58 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.72x = 1,145.58 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.72x = 213,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,765.23/763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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