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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.85, 1,142.40 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.85, 1,142.40 and 473.68 is: 653.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.85 : 1,142.40 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.85/1,142.40 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.85x = 1,142.40 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.85x = 541,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,135.24/827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.66

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