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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.81, 1,148.35 and 500.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.81, 1,148.35 and 500.31 is: 690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.81 : 1,148.35 = 500.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.81/1,148.35 = 500.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.81x = 1,148.35 × 500.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.81x = 574,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,534.48/831.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.70

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