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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.32, 1,147.68 and 537.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.32, 1,147.68 and 537.18 is: 740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.32 : 1,147.68 = 537.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.32/1,147.68 = 537.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.32x = 1,147.68 × 537.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.32x = 616,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,510.74/832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.71

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