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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.89, 1,148.49 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.89, 1,148.49 and 552.51 is: 762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.89 : 1,148.49 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.89/1,148.49 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.89x = 1,148.49 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.89x = 634,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,552.21/831.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.79

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