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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.33, 1,146.90 and 536.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.33, 1,146.90 and 536.49 is: 740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.33 : 1,146.90 = 536.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.33/1,146.90 = 536.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.33x = 1,146.90 × 536.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.33x = 615,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,300.38/831.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.14

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