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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.10, 1,146.68 and 516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.10, 1,146.68 and 516.60 is: 712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.10 : 1,146.68 = 516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.10/1,146.68 = 516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.10x = 1,146.68 × 516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.10x = 592,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,366.57/831.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.75

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