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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,140.42 and 477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,140.42 and 477.14 is: 658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,140.42 = 477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,140.42 = 477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,140.42 × 477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 544,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,140.00/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.35

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