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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.35, 1,147.49 and 499.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.35, 1,147.49 and 499.79 is: 689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.35 : 1,147.49 = 499.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.35/1,147.49 = 499.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.35x = 1,147.49 × 499.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.35x = 573,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,495.79/831.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.84

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