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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.72, 1,148.16 and 552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.72, 1,148.16 and 552.36 is: 762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.72 : 1,148.16 = 552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.72/1,148.16 = 552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.72x = 1,148.16 × 552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.72x = 634,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,197.66/831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.51

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