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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.54, 1,147.50 and 500.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.54, 1,147.50 and 500.01 is: 689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.54 : 1,147.50 = 500.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.54/1,147.50 = 500.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.54x = 1,147.50 × 500.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.54x = 573,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,757.17/831.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.99

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