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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.45, 1,143.12 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.45, 1,143.12 and 474.36 is: 654.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.45 : 1,143.12 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.45/1,143.12 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.45x = 1,143.12 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.45x = 542,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,250.40/828.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.54

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