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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.53, 1,143.21 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.53, 1,143.21 and 474.39 is: 654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.53 : 1,143.21 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.53/1,143.21 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.53x = 1,143.21 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.53x = 542,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,329.17/828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.57

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