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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.76, 1,149.18 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.76, 1,149.18 and 483.40 is: 667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.76 : 1,149.18 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.76/1,149.18 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.76x = 1,149.18 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.76x = 555,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,513.61/832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.08

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