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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.73, 1,149.69 and 518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.73, 1,149.69 and 518.20 is: 715.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.73 : 1,149.69 = 518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.73/1,149.69 = 518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.73x = 1,149.69 × 518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.73x = 595,768.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,768.43/832.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.44

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