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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.89, 1,148.06 and 477.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.89, 1,148.06 and 477.81 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.89 : 1,148.06 = 477.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.89/1,148.06 = 477.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.89x = 1,148.06 × 477.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.89x = 548,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,552.16/831.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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