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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.59, 1,147.52 and 482.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.59, 1,147.52 and 482.21 is: 665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.59 : 1,147.52 = 482.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.59/1,147.52 = 482.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.59x = 1,147.52 × 482.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.59x = 553,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,337.47/831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.40

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