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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.24, 1,148.28 and 500.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.24, 1,148.28 and 500.68 is: 690.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.24 : 1,148.28 = 500.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.24/1,148.28 = 500.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.24x = 1,148.28 × 500.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.24x = 574,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,920.83/832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.81

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