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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.70, 1,148.62 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.70, 1,148.62 and 496.38 is: 684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.70 : 1,148.62 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.70/1,148.62 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.70x = 1,148.62 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.70x = 570,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,150.75/832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.70

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