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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.84, 1,147.71 and 537.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.84, 1,147.71 and 537.29 is: 741.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.84 : 1,147.71 = 537.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.84/1,147.71 = 537.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.84x = 1,147.71 × 537.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.84x = 616,647.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,647.37/831.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.31

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