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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.38, 1,147.82 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.38, 1,147.82 and 537.20 is: 741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.38 : 1,147.82 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.38/1,147.82 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.38x = 1,147.82 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.38x = 616,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,600.48/831.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.66

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