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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.70, 1,147.85 and 536.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.70, 1,147.85 and 536.91 is: 741.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.70 : 1,147.85 = 536.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.70/1,147.85 = 536.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.70x = 1,147.85 × 536.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.70x = 616,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,287.75/831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.00

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