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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.10, 1,148.04 and 536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.10, 1,148.04 and 536.84 is: 740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.10 : 1,148.04 = 536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.10/1,148.04 = 536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.10x = 1,148.04 × 536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.10x = 616,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,313.79/832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.67

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