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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.36, 1,140.24 and 477.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.36, 1,140.24 and 477.07 is: 658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.36 : 1,140.24 = 477.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.36/1,140.24 = 477.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.36x = 1,140.24 × 477.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.36x = 543,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,974.30/826.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.28

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