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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.15, 1,148.11 and 482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.15, 1,148.11 and 482.86 is: 666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.15 : 1,148.11 = 482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.15/1,148.11 = 482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.15x = 1,148.11 × 482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.15x = 554,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,376.39/832.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.20

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