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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.26, 1,141.38 and 477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.26, 1,141.38 and 477.88 is: 659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.26 : 1,141.38 = 477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.26/1,141.38 = 477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.26x = 1,141.38 × 477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.26x = 545,442.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,442.67/827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.34

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