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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.17, 1,143.02 and 479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.17, 1,143.02 and 479.06 is: 661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.17 : 1,143.02 = 479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.17/1,143.02 = 479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.17x = 1,143.02 × 479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.17x = 547,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,572.77/828.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.18

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