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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.80, 1,143.84 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.80, 1,143.84 and 479.52 is: 661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.80 : 1,143.84 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.80/1,143.84 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.80x = 1,143.84 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.80x = 548,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,494.16/828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.79

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