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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.17, 1,238.85 and 479.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.17, 1,238.85 and 479.64 is: 718.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.17 : 1,238.85 = 479.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.17/1,238.85 = 479.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.17x = 1,238.85 × 479.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.17x = 594,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,202.01/827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.36

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