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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.81, 1,149.42 and 496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.81, 1,149.42 and 496.73 is: 685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.81 : 1,149.42 = 496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.81/1,149.42 = 496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.81x = 1,149.42 × 496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.81x = 570,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,956.13/832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.58

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