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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.56, 1,148.40 and 501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.56, 1,148.40 and 501.09 is: 691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.56 : 1,148.40 = 501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.56/1,148.40 = 501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.56x = 1,148.40 × 501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.56x = 575,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,451.76/832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.18

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