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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.63, 1,142.12 and 478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.63, 1,142.12 and 478.31 is: 660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.63 : 1,142.12 = 478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.63/1,142.12 = 478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.63x = 1,142.12 × 478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.63x = 546,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,291.47/827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.07

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