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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.44, 1,143.12 and 479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.44, 1,143.12 and 479.06 is: 661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.44 : 1,143.12 = 479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.44/1,143.12 = 479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.44x = 1,143.12 × 479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.44x = 547,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,627.72/828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.03

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