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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.72, 1,147.44 and 499.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.72, 1,147.44 and 499.98 is: 689.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.72 : 1,147.44 = 499.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.72/1,147.44 = 499.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.72x = 1,147.44 × 499.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.72x = 573,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,697.05/831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.77

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