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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.94, 1,147.81 and 500.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.94, 1,147.81 and 500.24 is: 690.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.94 : 1,147.81 = 500.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.94/1,147.81 = 500.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.94x = 1,147.81 × 500.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.94x = 574,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,180.47/831.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.17

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