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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.48, 1,146.22 and 582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.48, 1,146.22 and 582.02 is: 802.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.48 : 1,146.22 = 582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.48/1,146.22 = 582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.48x = 1,146.22 × 582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.48x = 667,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,122.96/831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.33

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