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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.98, 1,147.52 and 537.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.98, 1,147.52 and 537.33 is: 741.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.98 : 1,147.52 = 537.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.98/1,147.52 = 537.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.98x = 1,147.52 × 537.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.98x = 616,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,594.23/831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.12

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