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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,142.70 and 473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,142.70 and 473.92 is: 654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,142.70 = 473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,142.70 = 473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,142.70 × 473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 541,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,548.38/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.03

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