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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.30, 1,148.44 and 583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.30, 1,148.44 and 583.54 is: 805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.30 : 1,148.44 = 583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.30/1,148.44 = 583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.30x = 1,148.44 × 583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.30x = 670,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,160.68/832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.19

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