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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.29, 1,140.21 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.29, 1,140.21 and 477 is: 658.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.29 : 1,140.21 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.29/1,140.21 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.29x = 1,140.21 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.29x = 543,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,880.17/826.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.22

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