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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.76, 1,147.32 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.76, 1,147.32 and 582.72 is: 803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.76 : 1,147.32 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.76/1,147.32 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.76x = 1,147.32 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.76x = 668,566.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,566.31/831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.80

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