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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.78, 1,147.17 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.78, 1,147.17 and 187.66 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.78 : 1,147.17 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.78/1,147.17 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.78x = 1,147.17 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.78x = 215,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,277.92/764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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