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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.13, 1,141.43 and 477.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.13, 1,141.43 and 477.81 is: 659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.13 : 1,141.43 = 477.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.13/1,141.43 = 477.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.13x = 1,141.43 × 477.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.13x = 545,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,390.72/827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.38

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