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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.07, 1,139.97 and 453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.07, 1,139.97 and 453.07 is: 625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.07 : 1,139.97 = 453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.07/1,139.97 = 453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.07x = 1,139.97 × 453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.07x = 516,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,486.21/826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.23

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