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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.40, 1,143.16 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.40, 1,143.16 and 479.04 is: 661.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.40 : 1,143.16 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.40/1,143.16 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.40x = 1,143.16 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.40x = 547,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,619.37/828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.06

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