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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.71, 1,147.06 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.71, 1,147.06 and 187.58 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.71 : 1,147.06 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.71/1,147.06 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.71x = 1,147.06 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.71x = 215,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,165.51/764.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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