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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.28, 1,140.26 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.28, 1,140.26 and 453.24 is: 625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.28 : 1,140.26 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.28/1,140.26 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.28x = 1,140.26 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.28x = 516,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,811.44/826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.47

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