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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.92, 1,148.60 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.92, 1,148.60 and 537.68 is: 742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.92 : 1,148.60 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.92/1,148.60 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.92x = 1,148.60 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.92x = 617,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,579.25/831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.35

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