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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.41, 1,140.37 and 477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.41, 1,140.37 and 477.10 is: 658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.41 : 1,140.37 = 477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.41/1,140.37 = 477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.41x = 1,140.37 × 477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.41x = 544,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,066.48/826.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.35

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