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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.91, 1,143.97 and 474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.91, 1,143.97 and 474.94 is: 655.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.91 : 1,143.97 = 474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.91/1,143.97 = 474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.91x = 1,143.97 × 474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.91x = 543,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,317.60/828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.46

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