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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.44, 1,146.65 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.44, 1,146.65 and 187.32 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.44 : 1,146.65 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.44/1,146.65 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.44x = 1,146.65 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.44x = 214,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,790.48/764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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