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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.29, 1,140.30 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.29, 1,140.30 and 453.30 is: 625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.29 : 1,140.30 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.29/1,140.30 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.29x = 1,140.30 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.29x = 516,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,897.99/826.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.56

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