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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.50, 1,147.68 and 482.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.50, 1,147.68 and 482.39 is: 665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.50 : 1,147.68 = 482.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.50/1,147.68 = 482.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.50x = 1,147.68 × 482.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.50x = 553,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,629.36/831.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.82

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