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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.53, 1,147.91 and 537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.53, 1,147.91 and 537.30 is: 741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.53 : 1,147.91 = 537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.53/1,147.91 = 537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.53x = 1,147.91 × 537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.53x = 616,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,769.36/831.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.73

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