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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.49, 1,147.92 and 500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.49, 1,147.92 and 500 is: 690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.49 : 1,147.92 = 500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.49/1,147.92 = 500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.49x = 1,147.92 × 500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.49x = 573,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,960/831.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.28

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