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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.39, 1,147.14 and 481.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.39, 1,147.14 and 481.89 is: 664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.39 : 1,147.14 = 481.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.39/1,147.14 = 481.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.39x = 1,147.14 × 481.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.39x = 552,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,795.29/831.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.90

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