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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.18, 1,147.58 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.18, 1,147.58 and 537.60 is: 741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.18 : 1,147.58 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.18/1,147.58 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.18x = 1,147.58 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.18x = 616,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,939.01/832.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.35

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