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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.88, 1,142.43 and 473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.88, 1,142.43 and 473.79 is: 653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.88 : 1,142.43 = 473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.88/1,142.43 = 473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.88x = 1,142.43 × 473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.88x = 541,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,266.20/827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.80

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