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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.44, 1,143.30 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.44, 1,143.30 and 479.12 is: 661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.44 : 1,143.30 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.44/1,143.30 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.44x = 1,143.30 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.44x = 547,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,777.90/828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.22

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