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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.21, 1,147.10 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.21, 1,147.10 and 481.88 is: 665.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.21 : 1,147.10 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.21/1,147.10 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.21x = 1,147.10 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.21x = 552,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,756.40/831.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.00

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