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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.05, 1,148.19 and 477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.05, 1,148.19 and 477.73 is: 659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.05 : 1,148.19 = 477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.05/1,148.19 = 477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.05x = 1,148.19 × 477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.05x = 548,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,523.73/832.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.24

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