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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827, 1,141.08 and 477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827, 1,141.08 and 477.68 is: 659.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827 : 1,141.08 = 477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827/1,141.08 = 477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827x = 1,141.08 × 477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827x = 545,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,071.09/827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.09

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