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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.61, 1,148.72 and 517.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.61, 1,148.72 and 517.69 is: 714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.61 : 1,148.72 = 517.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.61/1,148.72 = 517.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.61x = 1,148.72 × 517.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.61x = 594,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,679.70/832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.23

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