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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.06, 1,147.65 and 583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.06, 1,147.65 and 583.43 is: 804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.06 : 1,147.65 = 583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.06/1,147.65 = 583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.06x = 1,147.65 × 583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.06x = 669,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,574.12/832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.72

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