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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.96, 1,142.10 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.96, 1,142.10 and 478.44 is: 659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.96 : 1,142.10 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.96/1,142.10 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.96x = 1,142.10 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.96x = 546,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,426.32/827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.97

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