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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.32, 1,140.30 and 453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.32, 1,140.30 and 453.29 is: 625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.32 : 1,140.30 = 453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.32/1,140.30 = 453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.32x = 1,140.30 × 453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.32x = 516,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,886.59/826.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.53

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