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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.88, 1,149.18 and 538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.88, 1,149.18 and 538.22 is: 742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.88 : 1,149.18 = 538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.88/1,149.18 = 538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.88x = 1,149.18 × 538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.88x = 618,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,511.66/832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.62

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