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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.46, 1,141.86 and 478.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.46, 1,141.86 and 478.14 is: 659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.46 : 1,141.86 = 478.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.46/1,141.86 = 478.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.46x = 1,141.86 × 478.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.46x = 545,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,968.94/827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.81

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