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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.38, 1,140.41 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.38, 1,140.41 and 453.36 is: 625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.38 : 1,140.41 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.38/1,140.41 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.38x = 1,140.41 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.38x = 517,016.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,016.28/826.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.64

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