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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.13, 1,140 and 476.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.13, 1,140 and 476.75 is: 657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.13 : 1,140 = 476.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.13/1,140 = 476.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.13x = 1,140 × 476.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.13x = 543,495
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,495/826.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.88

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