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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.84, 1,147.24 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.84, 1,147.24 and 187.71 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.84 : 1,147.24 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.84/1,147.24 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.84x = 1,147.24 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.84x = 215,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,348.42/764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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