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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.56, 1,145.92 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.56, 1,145.92 and 551.48 is: 759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.56 : 1,145.92 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.56/1,145.92 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.56x = 1,145.92 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.56x = 631,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,951.96/831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.96

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