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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.83, 1,147.68 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.83, 1,147.68 and 537.27 is: 741.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.83 : 1,147.68 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.83/1,147.68 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.83x = 1,147.68 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.83x = 616,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,614.03/831.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.28

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