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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.29, 1,141.59 and 478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.29, 1,141.59 and 478 is: 659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.29 : 1,141.59 = 478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.29/1,141.59 = 478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.29x = 1,141.59 × 478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.29x = 545,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,680.02/827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.60

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