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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.16, 1,148.06 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.16, 1,148.06 and 537.60 is: 741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.16 : 1,148.06 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.16/1,148.06 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.16x = 1,148.06 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.16x = 617,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,197.06/832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.68

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