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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.12, 1,140.15 and 476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.12, 1,140.15 and 476.92 is: 658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.12 : 1,140.15 = 476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.12/1,140.15 = 476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.12x = 1,140.15 × 476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.12x = 543,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,760.34/826.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.21

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