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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.06, 1,146.72 and 499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.06, 1,146.72 and 499.56 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.06 : 1,146.72 = 499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.06/1,146.72 = 499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.06x = 1,146.72 × 499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.06x = 572,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,855.44/831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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