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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.73, 1,147.10 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.73, 1,147.10 and 187.61 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.73 : 1,147.10 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.73/1,147.10 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.73x = 1,147.10 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.73x = 215,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,205.03/764.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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