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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.71, 1,147.33 and 516.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.71, 1,147.33 and 516.89 is: 713.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.71 : 1,147.33 = 516.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.71/1,147.33 = 516.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.71x = 1,147.33 × 516.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.71x = 593,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,046.92/831.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.04

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