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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.14, 1,140.02 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.14, 1,140.02 and 476.82 is: 657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.14 : 1,140.02 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.14/1,140.02 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.14x = 1,140.02 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.14x = 543,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,584.34/826.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.98

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