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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.99, 1,149.90 and 538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.99, 1,149.90 and 538.40 is: 743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.99 : 1,149.90 = 538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.99/1,149.90 = 538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.99x = 1,149.90 × 538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.99x = 619,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,097.72/832.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.23

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