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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.85, 1,147.59 and 500.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.85, 1,147.59 and 500.09 is: 689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.85 : 1,147.59 = 500.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.85/1,147.59 = 500.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.85x = 1,147.59 × 500.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.85x = 573,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,890.04/831.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.90

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