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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.50, 1,140.57 and 477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.50, 1,140.57 and 477.12 is: 658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.50 : 1,140.57 = 477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.50/1,140.57 = 477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.50x = 1,140.57 × 477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.50x = 544,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,188.76/826.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.43

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