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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.38, 1,148.49 and 500.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.38, 1,148.49 and 500.82 is: 691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.38 : 1,148.49 = 500.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.38/1,148.49 = 500.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.38x = 1,148.49 × 500.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.38x = 575,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,186.76/832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.01

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