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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.28, 1,149.03 and 552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.28, 1,149.03 and 552.90 is: 763.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.28 : 1,149.03 = 552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.28/1,149.03 = 552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.28x = 1,149.03 × 552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.28x = 635,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,298.69/832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.32

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