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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.01, 1,139.88 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.01, 1,139.88 and 453.01 is: 625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.01 : 1,139.88 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.01/1,139.88 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.01x = 1,139.88 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.01x = 516,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,374.19/826.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.15

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