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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.69, 1,147.79 and 482.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.69, 1,147.79 and 482.38 is: 665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.69 : 1,147.79 = 482.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.69/1,147.79 = 482.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.69x = 1,147.79 × 482.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.69x = 553,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,670.11/831.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.72

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