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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.36, 1,143.17 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.36, 1,143.17 and 474.34 is: 654.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.36 : 1,143.17 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.36/1,143.17 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.36x = 1,143.17 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.36x = 542,243.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,243.17/828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.60

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