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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.47, 1,140.55 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.47, 1,140.55 and 453.47 is: 625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.47 : 1,140.55 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.47/1,140.55 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.47x = 1,140.55 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.47x = 517,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,198.37/826.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.79

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