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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.26, 1,140.22 and 453.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.26, 1,140.22 and 453.22 is: 625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.26 : 1,140.22 = 453.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.26/1,140.22 = 453.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.26x = 1,140.22 × 453.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.26x = 516,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,770.51/826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.43

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