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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.53, 1,143.58 and 474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.53, 1,143.58 and 474.56 is: 655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.53 : 1,143.58 = 474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.53/1,143.58 = 474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.53x = 1,143.58 × 474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.53x = 542,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,697.63/828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.02

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