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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.42, 1,147.14 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.42, 1,147.14 and 536.22 is: 739.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.42 : 1,147.14 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.42/1,147.14 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.42x = 1,147.14 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.42x = 615,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,119.41/831.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.84

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