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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.57, 1,140.63 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.57, 1,140.63 and 453.53 is: 625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.57 : 1,140.63 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.57/1,140.63 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.57x = 1,140.63 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.57x = 517,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,309.92/826.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.86

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