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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.55, 1,140.59 and 477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.55, 1,140.59 and 477.35 is: 658.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.55 : 1,140.59 = 477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.55/1,140.59 = 477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.55x = 1,140.59 × 477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.55x = 544,456.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,456.13/826.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.71

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