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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.20, 1,147.24 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.20, 1,147.24 and 482.08 is: 665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.20 : 1,147.24 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.20/1,147.24 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.20x = 1,147.24 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.20x = 553,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,061.46/831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.38

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