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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.90, 1,148.58 and 538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.90, 1,148.58 and 538.26 is: 742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.90 : 1,148.58 = 538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.90/1,148.58 = 538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.90x = 1,148.58 × 538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.90x = 618,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,234.67/832.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.27

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