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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.95, 1,147.76 and 516.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.95, 1,147.76 and 516.99 is: 713.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.95 : 1,147.76 = 516.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.95/1,147.76 = 516.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.95x = 1,147.76 × 516.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.95x = 593,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,377.86/831.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.24

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