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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.75, 1,147.82 and 482.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.75, 1,147.82 and 482.51 is: 665.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.75 : 1,147.82 = 482.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.75/1,147.82 = 482.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.75x = 1,147.82 × 482.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.75x = 553,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,826.48/831.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.86

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