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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.08, 1,141.40 and 477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.08, 1,141.40 and 477.68 is: 659.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.08 : 1,141.40 = 477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.08/1,141.40 = 477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.08x = 1,141.40 × 477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.08x = 545,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,223.95/827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.22

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