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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.49, 1,147.49 and 499.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.49, 1,147.49 and 499.89 is: 689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.49 : 1,147.49 = 499.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.49/1,147.49 = 499.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.49x = 1,147.49 × 499.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.49x = 573,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,622.45/831.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.88

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