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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.86, 1,148.45 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.86, 1,148.45 and 552.48 is: 762.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.86 : 1,148.45 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.86/1,148.45 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.86x = 1,148.45 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.86x = 634,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,495.66/831.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.74

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