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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.14, 1,141.44 and 477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.14, 1,141.44 and 477.82 is: 659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.14 : 1,141.44 = 477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.14/1,141.44 = 477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.14x = 1,141.44 × 477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.14x = 545,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,402.86/827.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.38

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