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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.56, 1,146.85 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.56, 1,146.85 and 187.44 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.56 : 1,146.85 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.56/1,146.85 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.56x = 1,146.85 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.56x = 214,960.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,960.79/764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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