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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.93, 1,149.28 and 522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.93, 1,149.28 and 522.25 is: 720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.93 : 1,149.28 = 522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.93/1,149.28 = 522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.93x = 1,149.28 × 522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.93x = 600,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,211.48/832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.60

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