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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.17, 1,146.96 and 499.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.17, 1,146.96 and 499.55 is: 689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.17 : 1,146.96 = 499.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.17/1,146.96 = 499.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.17x = 1,146.96 × 499.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.17x = 572,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,958.13/831.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.34

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