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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.44, 1,148.67 and 538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.44, 1,148.67 and 538.14 is: 742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.44 : 1,148.67 = 538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.44/1,148.67 = 538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.44x = 1,148.67 × 538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.44x = 618,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,145.27/832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.57

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