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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.90, 1,147.80 and 536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.90, 1,147.80 and 536.82 is: 740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.90 : 1,147.80 = 536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.90/1,147.80 = 536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.90x = 1,147.80 × 536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.90x = 616,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,162.00/831.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.67

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