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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.78, 1,149.09 and 501.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.78, 1,149.09 and 501.22 is: 691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.78 : 1,149.09 = 501.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.78/1,149.09 = 501.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.78x = 1,149.09 × 501.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.78x = 575,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,946.45/832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.59

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