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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.97, 1,141.07 and 477.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.97, 1,141.07 and 477.59 is: 658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.97 : 1,141.07 = 477.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.97/1,141.07 = 477.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.97x = 1,141.07 × 477.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.97x = 544,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,955.53/826.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.98

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