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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.64, 1,148.52 and 522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.64, 1,148.52 and 522.32 is: 720.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.64 : 1,148.52 = 522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.64/1,148.52 = 522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.64x = 1,148.52 × 522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.64x = 599,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,894.97/832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.47

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