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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.25, 1,142.99 and 478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.25, 1,142.99 and 478.94 is: 660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.25 : 1,142.99 = 478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.25/1,142.99 = 478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.25x = 1,142.99 × 478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.25x = 547,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,421.24/828.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.94

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