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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.75, 1,147.20 and 533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.75, 1,147.20 and 533.16 is: 735.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.75 : 1,147.20 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.75/1,147.20 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.75x = 1,147.20 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.75x = 611,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,641.15/831.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.37

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