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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.73, 1,142.38 and 473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.73, 1,142.38 and 473.79 is: 653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.73 : 1,142.38 = 473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.73/1,142.38 = 473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.73x = 1,142.38 × 473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.73x = 541,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,248.22/827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.89

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