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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.88, 1,143.72 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.88, 1,143.72 and 479.50 is: 661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.88 : 1,143.72 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.88/1,143.72 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.88x = 1,143.72 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.88x = 548,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,413.74/828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.63

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