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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.65, 1,148.86 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.65, 1,148.86 and 623.52 is: 860.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.65 : 1,148.86 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.65/1,148.86 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.65x = 1,148.86 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.65x = 716,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,339.44/832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.31

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