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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.45, 1,143.19 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.45, 1,143.19 and 479.16 is: 661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.45 : 1,143.19 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.45/1,143.19 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.45x = 1,143.19 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.45x = 547,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,770.92/828.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.20

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