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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.56, 1,149.78 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.56, 1,149.78 and 189.42 is: 284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.56 : 1,149.78 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.56/1,149.78 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.56x = 1,149.78 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.56x = 217,791.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,791.33/766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.12

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