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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.71, 1,148.94 and 537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.71, 1,148.94 and 537.92 is: 742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.71 : 1,148.94 = 537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.71/1,148.94 = 537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.71x = 1,148.94 × 537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.71x = 618,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,032.06/832.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.19

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