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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.13, 1,146.66 and 551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.13, 1,146.66 and 551.50 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.13 : 1,146.66 = 551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.13/1,146.66 = 551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.13x = 1,146.66 × 551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.13x = 632,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,382.99/831.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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