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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.12, 1,146.94 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.12, 1,146.94 and 495.04 is: 683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.12 : 1,146.94 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.12/1,146.94 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.12x = 1,146.94 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.12x = 567,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,781.18/831.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.15

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