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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.37, 1,147.75 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.37, 1,147.75 and 499.88 is: 690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.37 : 1,147.75 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.37/1,147.75 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.37x = 1,147.75 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.37x = 573,730.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,730.28/831.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.10

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