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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.93, 1,147.76 and 537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.93, 1,147.76 and 537.09 is: 740.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.93 : 1,147.76 = 537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.93/1,147.76 = 537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.93x = 1,147.76 × 537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.93x = 616,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,447.73/831.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.99

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