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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.25, 1,147.40 and 481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.25, 1,147.40 and 481.87 is: 665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.25 : 1,147.40 = 481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.25/1,147.40 = 481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.25x = 1,147.40 × 481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.25x = 552,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,895.23/831.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.14

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