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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.20, 1,142.84 and 478.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.20, 1,142.84 and 478.91 is: 660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.20 : 1,142.84 = 478.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.20/1,142.84 = 478.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.20x = 1,142.84 × 478.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.20x = 547,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,312.99/828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.85

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