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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.02, 1,146.15 and 499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.02, 1,146.15 and 499.38 is: 688.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.02 : 1,146.15 = 499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.02/1,146.15 = 499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.02x = 1,146.15 × 499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.02x = 572,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,364.39/831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.75

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