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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.05, 1,147.50 and 683.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.05, 1,147.50 and 683.82 is: 943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.05 : 1,147.50 = 683.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.05/1,147.50 = 683.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.05x = 1,147.50 × 683.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.05x = 784,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,683.45/832.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.07

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