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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.12, 1,142.87 and 478.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.12, 1,142.87 and 478.88 is: 660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.12 : 1,142.87 = 478.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.12/1,142.87 = 478.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.12x = 1,142.87 × 478.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.12x = 547,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,297.59/828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.89

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