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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.96, 1,147.90 and 517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.96, 1,147.90 and 517.08 is: 713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.96 : 1,147.90 = 517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.96/1,147.90 = 517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.96x = 1,147.90 × 517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.96x = 593,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,556.13/831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.44

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