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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.43, 1,140.47 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.43, 1,140.47 and 453.42 is: 625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.43 : 1,140.47 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.43/1,140.47 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.43x = 1,140.47 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.43x = 517,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,111.91/826.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.72

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