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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.27, 1,142.85 and 478.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.27, 1,142.85 and 478.89 is: 660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.27 : 1,142.85 = 478.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.27/1,142.85 = 478.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.27x = 1,142.85 × 478.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.27x = 547,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,299.44/828.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.77

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