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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.42, 1,140.38 and 472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.42, 1,140.38 and 472.42 is: 651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.42 : 1,140.38 = 472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.42/1,140.38 = 472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.42x = 1,140.38 × 472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.42x = 538,735.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,735.96/826.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.90

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