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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.41, 1,146.62 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.41, 1,146.62 and 187.29 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.41 : 1,146.62 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.41/1,146.62 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.41x = 1,146.62 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.41x = 214,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,750.46/764.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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