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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.18, 1,148.40 and 500.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.18, 1,148.40 and 500.62 is: 690.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.18 : 1,148.40 = 500.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.18/1,148.40 = 500.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.18x = 1,148.40 × 500.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.18x = 574,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,915.93/832.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.86

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