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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.49, 1,147.26 and 481.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.49, 1,147.26 and 481.97 is: 665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.49 : 1,147.26 = 481.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.49/1,147.26 = 481.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.49x = 1,147.26 × 481.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.49x = 552,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,947.77/831.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.01

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