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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,140.60 and 477.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,140.60 and 477.08 is: 658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,140.60 = 477.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,140.60 = 477.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,140.60 × 477.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 544,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,157.45/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.37

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