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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.44, 1,141.78 and 478.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.44, 1,141.78 and 478.12 is: 659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.44 : 1,141.78 = 478.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.44/1,141.78 = 478.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.44x = 1,141.78 × 478.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.44x = 545,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,907.85/827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.76

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