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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.68, 1,148.92 and 583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.68, 1,148.92 and 583.94 is: 805.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.68 : 1,148.92 = 583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.68/1,148.92 = 583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.68x = 1,148.92 × 583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.68x = 670,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,901.76/832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.71

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