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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,147.39 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,147.39 and 187.80 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,147.39 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,147.39 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,147.39 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 215,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,479.84/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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