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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.72, 1,148.01 and 552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.72, 1,148.01 and 552.18 is: 762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.72 : 1,148.01 = 552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.72/1,148.01 = 552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.72x = 1,148.01 × 552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.72x = 633,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,908.16/831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.17

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