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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.86, 1,147.64 and 520.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.86, 1,147.64 and 520.82 is: 718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.86 : 1,147.64 = 520.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.86/1,147.64 = 520.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.86x = 1,147.64 × 520.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.86x = 597,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,713.86/831.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.53

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