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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.63, 1,147.44 and 500.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.63, 1,147.44 and 500.07 is: 689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.63 : 1,147.44 = 500.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.63/1,147.44 = 500.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.63x = 1,147.44 × 500.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.63x = 573,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,800.32/831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.97

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