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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.43, 1,147.14 and 536.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.43, 1,147.14 and 536.87 is: 740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.43 : 1,147.14 = 536.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.43/1,147.14 = 536.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.43x = 1,147.14 × 536.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.43x = 615,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,856.63/831.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.72

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