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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.16, 1,141.58 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.16, 1,141.58 and 473.12 is: 652.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.16 : 1,141.58 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.16/1,141.58 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.16x = 1,141.58 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.16x = 540,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,102.09/827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.96

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