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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.44, 1,142.08 and 478.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.44, 1,142.08 and 478.33 is: 660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.44 : 1,142.08 = 478.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.44/1,142.08 = 478.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.44x = 1,142.08 × 478.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.44x = 546,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,287.08/827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.22

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