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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.56, 1,149.17 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.56, 1,149.17 and 483.32 is: 667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.56 : 1,149.17 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.56/1,149.17 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.56x = 1,149.17 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.56x = 555,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,408.68/832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.11

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