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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.83, 1,132.92 and 537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.83, 1,132.92 and 537.63 is: 742.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.83 : 1,132.92 = 537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.83/1,132.92 = 537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.83x = 1,132.92 × 537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.83x = 609,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,091.78/820.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.04

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