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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.88, 1,147.93 and 482.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.88, 1,147.93 and 482.50 is: 665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.88 : 1,147.93 = 482.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.88/1,147.93 = 482.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.88x = 1,147.93 × 482.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.88x = 553,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,876.23/831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.81

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