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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.34, 1,140.28 and 476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.34, 1,140.28 and 476.96 is: 658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.34 : 1,140.28 = 476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.34/1,140.28 = 476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.34x = 1,140.28 × 476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.34x = 543,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,861.06/826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.16

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