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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.76, 1,159.13 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.76, 1,159.13 and 187.76 is: 281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.76 : 1,159.13 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.76/1,159.13 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.76x = 1,159.13 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.76x = 217,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,632.92/772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.63

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