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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.35, 1,147.77 and 552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.35, 1,147.77 and 552.49 is: 761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.35 : 1,147.77 = 552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.35/1,147.77 = 552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.35x = 1,147.77 × 552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.35x = 634,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,131.45/832.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.86

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