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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.05, 1,142.71 and 478.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.05, 1,142.71 and 478.74 is: 660.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.05 : 1,142.71 = 478.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.05/1,142.71 = 478.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.05x = 1,142.71 × 478.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.05x = 547,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,059.79/828.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.66

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