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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.92, 1,147.73 and 517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.92, 1,147.73 and 517.01 is: 713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.92 : 1,147.73 = 517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.92/1,147.73 = 517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.92x = 1,147.73 × 517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.92x = 593,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,379.56/831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.27

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