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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.45, 1,143.32 and 479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.45, 1,143.32 and 479.13 is: 661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.45 : 1,143.32 = 479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.45/1,143.32 = 479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.45x = 1,143.32 × 479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.45x = 547,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,796.52/828.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.23

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