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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,148.02 and 491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832, 1,148.02 and 491.40 is: 678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832 : 1,148.02 = 491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832/1,148.02 = 491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832x = 1,148.02 × 491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832x = 564,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,137.03/832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.05

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