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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.86, 1,149 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.86, 1,149 and 501.12 is: 691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.86 : 1,149 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.86/1,149 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.86x = 1,149 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.86x = 575,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,786.88/832.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.34

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