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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.99, 1,149.80 and 538.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.99, 1,149.80 and 538.03 is: 742.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.99 : 1,149.80 = 538.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.99/1,149.80 = 538.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.99x = 1,149.80 × 538.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.99x = 618,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,626.89/832.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.66

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