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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.98, 1,148.68 and 655.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.98, 1,148.68 and 655.62 is: 904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.98 : 1,148.68 = 655.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.98/1,148.68 = 655.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.98x = 1,148.68 × 655.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.98x = 753,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,097.58/832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.10

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