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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.63, 1,148.97 and 518.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.63, 1,148.97 and 518.35 is: 715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.63 : 1,148.97 = 518.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.63/1,148.97 = 518.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.63x = 1,148.97 × 518.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.63x = 595,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,568.60/832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.29

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