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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.96, 1,141.16 and 477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.96, 1,141.16 and 477.64 is: 659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.96 : 1,141.16 = 477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.96/1,141.16 = 477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.96x = 1,141.16 × 477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.96x = 545,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,063.66/826.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.12

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