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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.84, 1,148.10 and 482.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.84, 1,148.10 and 482.55 is: 666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.84 : 1,148.10 = 482.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.84/1,148.10 = 482.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.84x = 1,148.10 × 482.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.84x = 554,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,015.66/831.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.01

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