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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.53, 1,148.79 and 500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.53, 1,148.79 and 500.88 is: 691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.53 : 1,148.79 = 500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.53/1,148.79 = 500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.53x = 1,148.79 × 500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.53x = 575,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,405.94/832.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.15

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