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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.37, 1,147.43 and 516.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.37, 1,147.43 and 516.82 is: 713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.37 : 1,147.43 = 516.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.37/1,147.43 = 516.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.37x = 1,147.43 × 516.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.37x = 593,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,009.32/831.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.29

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