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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.38, 1,148.73 and 658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.38, 1,148.73 and 658.04 is: 909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.38 : 1,148.73 = 658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.38/1,148.73 = 658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.38x = 1,148.73 × 658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.38x = 755,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,910.29/831.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.22

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