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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.86, 1,149.08 and 518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.86, 1,149.08 and 518.36 is: 715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.86 : 1,149.08 = 518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.86/1,149.08 = 518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.86x = 1,149.08 × 518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.86x = 595,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,637.11/832.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.17

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