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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.28, 1,140.26 and 477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.28, 1,140.26 and 477.16 is: 658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.28 : 1,140.26 = 477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.28/1,140.26 = 477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.28x = 1,140.26 × 477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.28x = 544,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,086.46/826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.48

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