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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.03, 1,141.13 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.03, 1,141.13 and 477.52 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.03 : 1,141.13 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.03/1,141.13 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.03x = 1,141.13 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.03x = 544,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,907.16/827.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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