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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.63, 1,143.57 and 479.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.63, 1,143.57 and 479.39 is: 661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.63 : 1,143.57 = 479.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.63/1,143.57 = 479.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.63x = 1,143.57 × 479.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.63x = 548,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,210.30/828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.59

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