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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.79, 1,143.41 and 479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.79, 1,143.41 and 479.41 is: 661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.79 : 1,143.41 = 479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.79/1,143.41 = 479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.79x = 1,143.41 × 479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.79x = 548,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,159.79/828.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.40

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