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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.08, 1,147.08 and 582.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.08, 1,147.08 and 582.63 is: 803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.08 : 1,147.08 = 582.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.08/1,147.08 = 582.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.08x = 1,147.08 × 582.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.08x = 668,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,323.22/832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.20

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