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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.98, 1,148.89 and 538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.98, 1,148.89 and 538.33 is: 742.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.98 : 1,148.89 = 538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.98/1,148.89 = 538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.98x = 1,148.89 × 538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.98x = 618,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,481.95/832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.49

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