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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.08, 1,139.94 and 453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.08, 1,139.94 and 453.04 is: 625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.08 : 1,139.94 = 453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.08/1,139.94 = 453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.08x = 1,139.94 × 453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.08x = 516,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,438.42/826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.17

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