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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.33, 1,140.29 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.33, 1,140.29 and 453.30 is: 625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.33 : 1,140.29 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.33/1,140.29 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.33x = 1,140.29 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.33x = 516,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,887.76/826.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.53

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