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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.31, 1,147.04 and 520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.31, 1,147.04 and 520.63 is: 718.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.31 : 1,147.04 = 520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.31/1,147.04 = 520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.31x = 1,147.04 × 520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.31x = 597,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,177.70/831.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.36

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