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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.92, 1,149.21 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.92, 1,149.21 and 537.72 is: 741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.92 : 1,149.21 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.92/1,149.21 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.92x = 1,149.21 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.92x = 617,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,953.20/832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.91

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