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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.97, 1,149.35 and 501.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.97, 1,149.35 and 501.48 is: 691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.97 : 1,149.35 = 501.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.97/1,149.35 = 501.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.97x = 1,149.35 × 501.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.97x = 576,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,373.53/832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.95

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