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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.10, 1,143.88 and 479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.10, 1,143.88 and 479.54 is: 661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.10 : 1,143.88 = 479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.10/1,143.88 = 479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.10x = 1,143.88 × 479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.10x = 548,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,529.30/829.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.60

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