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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.26, 1,140.10 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.26, 1,140.10 and 476.88 is: 658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.26 : 1,140.10 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.26/1,140.10 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.26x = 1,140.10 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.26x = 543,690.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,690.89/826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.01

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