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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.10, 1,141.22 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.10, 1,141.22 and 477.72 is: 659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.10 : 1,141.22 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.10/1,141.22 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.10x = 1,141.22 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.10x = 545,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,183.62/827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.15

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