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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.60, 1,141.92 and 478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.60, 1,141.92 and 478.40 is: 660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.60 : 1,141.92 = 478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.60/1,141.92 = 478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.60x = 1,141.92 × 478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.60x = 546,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,294.53/827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.09

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