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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,148.91 and 537.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832, 1,148.91 and 537.79 is: 742.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832 : 1,148.91 = 537.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832/1,148.91 = 537.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832x = 1,148.91 × 537.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832x = 617,872.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,872.31/832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.63

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