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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.55, 1,149.01 and 500.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.55, 1,149.01 and 500.95 is: 691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.55 : 1,149.01 = 500.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.55/1,149.01 = 500.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.55x = 1,149.01 × 500.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.55x = 575,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,596.74/832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.37

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