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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.15, 1,147.01 and 499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.15, 1,147.01 and 499.72 is: 689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.15 : 1,147.01 = 499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.15/1,147.01 = 499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.15x = 1,147.01 × 499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.15x = 573,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,183.84/831.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.63

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