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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.92, 1,149.57 and 483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.92, 1,149.57 and 483.81 is: 667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.92 : 1,149.57 = 483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.92/1,149.57 = 483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.92x = 1,149.57 × 483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.92x = 556,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,173.46/832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.74

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