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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.79, 1,146.98 and 551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.79, 1,146.98 and 551.94 is: 761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.79 : 1,146.98 = 551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.79/1,146.98 = 551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.79x = 1,146.98 × 551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.79x = 633,058.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,058.41/831.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.08

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