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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.45, 1,140.56 and 453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.45, 1,140.56 and 453.49 is: 625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.45 : 1,140.56 = 453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.45/1,140.56 = 453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.45x = 1,140.56 × 453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.45x = 517,231.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,231.07/826.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.84

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