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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.57, 1,148.67 and 500.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.57, 1,148.67 and 500.87 is: 691.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.57 : 1,148.67 = 500.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.57/1,148.67 = 500.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.57x = 1,148.67 × 500.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.57x = 575,337.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,337.21/832.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.04

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