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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.53, 1,141.69 and 473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.53, 1,141.69 and 473.19 is: 652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.53 : 1,141.69 = 473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.53/1,141.69 = 473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.53x = 1,141.69 × 473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.53x = 540,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,236.88/827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.83

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