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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.08, 1,140 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.08, 1,140 and 453.08 is: 625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.08 : 1,140 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.08/1,140 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.08x = 1,140 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.08x = 516,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,511.20/826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.26

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