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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.19, 1,147.25 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.19, 1,147.25 and 482.08 is: 665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.19 : 1,147.25 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.19/1,147.25 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.19x = 1,147.25 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.19x = 553,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,066.28/831.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.39

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