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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.37, 1,149.09 and 517.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.37, 1,149.09 and 517.74 is: 714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.37 : 1,149.09 = 517.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.37/1,149.09 = 517.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.37x = 1,149.09 × 517.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.37x = 594,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,928.89/832.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.74

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