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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,140.08 and 476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,140.08 and 476.73 is: 657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,140.08 = 476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,140.08 = 476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,140.08 × 476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 543,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,507.95/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.98

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