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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.36, 1,146.78 and 499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.36, 1,146.78 and 499.62 is: 689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.36 : 1,146.78 = 499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.36/1,146.78 = 499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.36x = 1,146.78 × 499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.36x = 572,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,954.22/831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.18

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