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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.08, 1,147.68 and 517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.08, 1,147.68 and 517.08 is: 713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.08 : 1,147.68 = 517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.08/1,147.68 = 517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.08x = 1,147.68 × 517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.08x = 593,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,442.37/832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.20

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