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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.56, 1,148.99 and 538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.56, 1,148.99 and 538.68 is: 743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.56 : 1,148.99 = 538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.56/1,148.99 = 538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.56x = 1,148.99 × 538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.56x = 618,939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,939.25/832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.42

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