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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.28, 1,140.30 and 477.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.28, 1,140.30 and 477.08 is: 658.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.28 : 1,140.30 = 477.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.28/1,140.30 = 477.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.28x = 1,140.30 × 477.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.28x = 544,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,014.32/826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.39

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