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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,142.80 and 473.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,142.80 and 473.95 is: 654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,142.80 = 473.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,142.80 = 473.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,142.80 × 473.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 541,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,630.06/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.13

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