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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.46, 1,148.84 and 500.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.46, 1,148.84 and 500.99 is: 691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.46 : 1,148.84 = 500.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.46/1,148.84 = 500.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.46x = 1,148.84 × 500.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.46x = 575,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,551.97/832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.39

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