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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.03, 1,148.52 and 654.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.03, 1,148.52 and 654.53 is: 903.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.03 : 1,148.52 = 654.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.03/1,148.52 = 654.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.03x = 1,148.52 × 654.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.03x = 751,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,731.78/832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.49

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