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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.96, 1,149.54 and 552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.96, 1,149.54 and 552.70 is: 762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.96 : 1,149.54 = 552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.96/1,149.54 = 552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.96x = 1,149.54 × 552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.96x = 635,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,350.76/832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.76

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