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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.34, 1,140.11 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.34, 1,140.11 and 472.25 is: 651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.34 : 1,140.11 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.34/1,140.11 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.34x = 1,140.11 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.34x = 538,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,414.59/826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.57

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