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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.18, 1,146.87 and 520.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.18, 1,146.87 and 520.50 is: 718.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.18 : 1,146.87 = 520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.18/1,146.87 = 520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.18x = 1,146.87 × 520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.18x = 596,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,945.84/831.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.19

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