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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.98, 1,149.95 and 538.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.98, 1,149.95 and 538.43 is: 743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.98 : 1,149.95 = 538.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.98/1,149.95 = 538.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.98x = 1,149.95 × 538.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.98x = 619,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,163.17/832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.31

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