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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.96, 1,149.28 and 518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.96, 1,149.28 and 518.08 is: 714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.96 : 1,149.28 = 518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.96/1,149.28 = 518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.96x = 1,149.28 × 518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.96x = 595,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,418.98/832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.82

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