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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.33, 1,141.65 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.33, 1,141.65 and 473.36 is: 653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.33 : 1,141.65 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.33/1,141.65 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.33x = 1,141.65 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.33x = 540,405.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,405.74/827.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.20

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