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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.48, 1,147.08 and 499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.48, 1,147.08 and 499.80 is: 689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.48 : 1,147.08 = 499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.48/1,147.08 = 499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.48x = 1,147.08 × 499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.48x = 573,310.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,310.58/831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.51

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