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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.76, 1,147.42 and 500.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.76, 1,147.42 and 500.11 is: 689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.76 : 1,147.42 = 500.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.76/1,147.42 = 500.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.76x = 1,147.42 × 500.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.76x = 573,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,836.22/831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.91

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