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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.39, 1,143.09 and 474.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.39, 1,143.09 and 474.41 is: 654.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.39 : 1,143.09 = 474.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.39/1,143.09 = 474.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.39x = 1,143.09 × 474.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.39x = 542,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,293.33/828.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.64

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