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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.84, 1,149.46 and 501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.84, 1,149.46 and 501.21 is: 691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.84 : 1,149.46 = 501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.84/1,149.46 = 501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.84x = 1,149.46 × 501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.84x = 576,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,119.59/832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.76

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