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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.40, 1,140.46 and 453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.40, 1,140.46 and 453.41 is: 625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.40 : 1,140.46 = 453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.40/1,140.46 = 453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.40x = 1,140.46 × 453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.40x = 517,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,090.27/826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.71

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