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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.82, 1,147.62 and 499.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.82, 1,147.62 and 499.99 is: 689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.82 : 1,147.62 = 499.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.82/1,147.62 = 499.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.82x = 1,147.62 × 499.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.82x = 573,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,798.52/831.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.81

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