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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.58, 1,149.09 and 501.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.58, 1,149.09 and 501.06 is: 691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.58 : 1,149.09 = 501.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.58/1,149.09 = 501.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.58x = 1,149.09 × 501.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.58x = 575,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,765.47/832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.54

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