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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.87, 1,148.27 and 482.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.87, 1,148.27 and 482.85 is: 666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.87 : 1,148.27 = 482.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.87/1,148.27 = 482.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.87x = 1,148.27 × 482.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.87x = 554,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,439.76/831.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.50

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