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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.88, 1,147.60 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.88, 1,147.60 and 517.04 is: 713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.88 : 1,147.60 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.88/1,147.60 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.88x = 1,147.60 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.88x = 593,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,358.62/831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.27

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