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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.30, 1,140.30 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.30, 1,140.30 and 453.28 is: 625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.30 : 1,140.30 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.30/1,140.30 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.30x = 1,140.30 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.30x = 516,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,872.92/826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.53

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