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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.84, 1,148.28 and 655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.84, 1,148.28 and 655.48 is: 903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.84 : 1,148.28 = 655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.84/1,148.28 = 655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.84x = 1,148.28 × 655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.84x = 752,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,674.57/832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.74

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