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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.69, 1,150.04 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.69, 1,150.04 and 189.56 is: 284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.69 : 1,150.04 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.69/1,150.04 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.69x = 1,150.04 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.69x = 218,004.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,004.93/766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.35

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