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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.38, 1,148.80 and 538.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.38, 1,148.80 and 538.51 is: 743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.38 : 1,148.80 = 538.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.38/1,148.80 = 538.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.38x = 1,148.80 × 538.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.38x = 618,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,636.07/832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.21

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