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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.72, 1,147.50 and 482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.72, 1,147.50 and 482.52 is: 665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.72 : 1,147.50 = 482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.72/1,147.50 = 482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.72x = 1,147.50 × 482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.72x = 553,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,691.70/831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.72

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