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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.69, 1,147.37 and 551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.69, 1,147.37 and 551.30 is: 760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.69 : 1,147.37 = 551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.69/1,147.37 = 551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.69x = 1,147.37 × 551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.69x = 632,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,536.59/831.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.54

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