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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.89, 1,142.50 and 473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.89, 1,142.50 and 473.78 is: 653.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.89 : 1,142.50 = 473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.89/1,142.50 = 473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.89x = 1,142.50 × 473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.89x = 541,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,293.65/827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.82

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