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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.52, 1,147.34 and 516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.52, 1,147.34 and 516.87 is: 713.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.52 : 1,147.34 = 516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.52/1,147.34 = 516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.52x = 1,147.34 × 516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.52x = 593,025.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,025.63/831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.18

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