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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.06, 1,148.34 and 482.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.06, 1,148.34 and 482.95 is: 666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.06 : 1,148.34 = 482.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.06/1,148.34 = 482.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.06x = 1,148.34 × 482.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.06x = 554,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,590.80/832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.53

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