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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.69, 1,149.01 and 501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.69, 1,149.01 and 501.10 is: 691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.69 : 1,149.01 = 501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.69/1,149.01 = 501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.69x = 1,149.01 × 501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.69x = 575,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,768.91/832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.46

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