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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.06, 1,139.96 and 453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.06, 1,139.96 and 453.06 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.06 : 1,139.96 = 453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.06/1,139.96 = 453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.06x = 1,139.96 × 453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.06x = 516,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,462.31/826.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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