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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.35, 1,140.36 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.35, 1,140.36 and 453.33 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.35 : 1,140.36 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.35/1,140.36 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.35x = 1,140.36 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.35x = 516,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,959.40/826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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