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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.63, 1,143.32 and 479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.63, 1,143.32 and 479.25 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.63 : 1,143.32 = 479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.63/1,143.32 = 479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.63x = 1,143.32 × 479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.63x = 547,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,933.71/828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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