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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.37, 1,141.38 and 477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.37, 1,141.38 and 477.86 is: 659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.37 : 1,141.38 = 477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.37/1,141.38 = 477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.37x = 1,141.38 × 477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.37x = 545,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,414.14/827.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.21

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