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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.71, 1,149.38 and 517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.71, 1,149.38 and 517.80 is: 714.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.71 : 1,149.38 = 517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.71/1,149.38 = 517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.71x = 1,149.38 × 517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.71x = 595,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,146.38/832.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.71

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