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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.32, 1,143.06 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.32, 1,143.06 and 479 is: 661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.32 : 1,143.06 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.32/1,143.06 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.32x = 1,143.06 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.32x = 547,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,525.74/828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.01

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