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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.73, 1,147.89 and 537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.73, 1,147.89 and 537.16 is: 741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.73 : 1,147.89 = 537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.73/1,147.89 = 537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.73x = 1,147.89 × 537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.73x = 616,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,600.59/831.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.35

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