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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.62, 1,147.24 and 499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.62, 1,147.24 and 499.46 is: 689.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.62 : 1,147.24 = 499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.62/1,147.24 = 499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.62x = 1,147.24 × 499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.62x = 573,000.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,000.49/831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.02

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