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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.42, 1,148.52 and 537.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.42, 1,148.52 and 537.22 is: 741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.42 : 1,148.52 = 537.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.42/1,148.52 = 537.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.42x = 1,148.52 × 537.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.42x = 617,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,007.91/832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.22

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