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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.69, 1,147.95 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.69, 1,147.95 and 500.40 is: 690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.69 : 1,147.95 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.69/1,147.95 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.69x = 1,147.95 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.69x = 574,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,434.18/831.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.68

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