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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.48, 1,140.60 and 477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.48, 1,140.60 and 477.28 is: 658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.48 : 1,140.60 = 477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.48/1,140.60 = 477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.48x = 1,140.60 × 477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.48x = 544,385.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,385.57/826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.68

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