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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.24, 1,147.50 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.24, 1,147.50 and 481.86 is: 665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.24 : 1,147.50 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.24/1,147.50 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.24x = 1,147.50 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.24x = 552,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,934.35/831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.19

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