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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.92, 1,149.16 and 584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.92, 1,149.16 and 584.08 is: 806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.92 : 1,149.16 = 584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.92/1,149.16 = 584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.92x = 1,149.16 × 584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.92x = 671,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,201.37/831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.81

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