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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.32, 1,148.31 and 500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.32, 1,148.31 and 500.49 is: 690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.32 : 1,148.31 = 500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.32/1,148.31 = 500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.32x = 1,148.31 × 500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.32x = 574,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,717.67/832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.50

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