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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.72, 1,147.08 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.72, 1,147.08 and 187.59 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.72 : 1,147.08 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.72/1,147.08 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.72x = 1,147.08 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.72x = 215,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,185.74/764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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