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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.88, 1,149.01 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.88, 1,149.01 and 501.12 is: 691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.88 : 1,149.01 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.88/1,149.01 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.88x = 1,149.01 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.88x = 575,789.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,789.02/832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.32

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