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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.41, 1,140.38 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.41, 1,140.38 and 453.36 is: 625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.41 : 1,140.38 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.41/1,140.38 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.41x = 1,140.38 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.41x = 517,000.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,000.41/826.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.60

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