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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.57, 1,143.36 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.57, 1,143.36 and 479.28 is: 661.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.57 : 1,143.36 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.57/1,143.36 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.57x = 1,143.36 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.57x = 547,989.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,989.58/828.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.37

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