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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.72, 1,141.98 and 478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.72, 1,141.98 and 478.16 is: 659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.72 : 1,141.98 = 478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.72/1,141.98 = 478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.72x = 1,141.98 × 478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.72x = 546,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,049.16/827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.70

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