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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.38, 1,146.69 and 583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.38, 1,146.69 and 583.11 is: 804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.38 : 1,146.69 = 583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.38/1,146.69 = 583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.38x = 1,146.69 × 583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.38x = 668,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,646.41/831.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.27

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