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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.70, 1,143.62 and 474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.70, 1,143.62 and 474.70 is: 655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.70 : 1,143.62 = 474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.70/1,143.62 = 474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.70x = 1,143.62 × 474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.70x = 542,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,876.41/828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.09

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