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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.62, 1,147.14 and 499.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.62, 1,147.14 and 499.85 is: 689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.62 : 1,147.14 = 499.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.62/1,147.14 = 499.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.62x = 1,147.14 × 499.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.62x = 573,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,397.93/831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.50

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