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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.58, 1,143.42 and 479.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.58, 1,143.42 and 479.29 is: 661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.58 : 1,143.42 = 479.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.58/1,143.42 = 479.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.58x = 1,143.42 × 479.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.58x = 548,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,029.77/828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.41

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