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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.60, 1,148.93 and 483.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.60, 1,148.93 and 483.22 is: 666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.60 : 1,148.93 = 483.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.60/1,148.93 = 483.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.60x = 1,148.93 × 483.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.60x = 555,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,185.95/832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.81

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