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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.81, 1,148.68 and 584.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.81, 1,148.68 and 584.18 is: 805.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.81 : 1,148.68 = 584.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.81/1,148.68 = 584.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.81x = 1,148.68 × 584.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.81x = 671,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,037.29/832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.75

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