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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.68, 1,148.91 and 537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.68, 1,148.91 and 537.90 is: 742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.68 : 1,148.91 = 537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.68/1,148.91 = 537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.68x = 1,148.91 × 537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.68x = 617,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,998.69/832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.18

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