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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.79, 1,147.93 and 477.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.79, 1,147.93 and 477.77 is: 659.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.79 : 1,147.93 = 477.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.79/1,147.93 = 477.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.79x = 1,147.93 × 477.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.79x = 548,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,452.63/831.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.36

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