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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.85, 1,148.97 and 501.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.85, 1,148.97 and 501.08 is: 691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.85 : 1,148.97 = 501.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.85/1,148.97 = 501.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.85x = 1,148.97 × 501.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.85x = 575,725.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,725.89/832.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.27

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