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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.38, 1,148.04 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.38, 1,148.04 and 552.52 is: 762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.38 : 1,148.04 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.38/1,148.04 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.38x = 1,148.04 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.38x = 634,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,316.50/832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.06

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