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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.92, 1,148.20 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.92, 1,148.20 and 517.32 is: 714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.92 : 1,148.20 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.92/1,148.20 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.92x = 1,148.20 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.92x = 593,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,985.53/831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.00

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