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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.88, 1,143.84 and 479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.88, 1,143.84 and 479.56 is: 661.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.88 : 1,143.84 = 479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.88/1,143.84 = 479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.88x = 1,143.84 × 479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.88x = 548,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,539.91/828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.78

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