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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.57, 1,140.60 and 453.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.57, 1,140.60 and 453.54 is: 625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.57 : 1,140.60 = 453.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.57/1,140.60 = 453.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.57x = 1,140.60 × 453.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.57x = 517,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,307.72/826.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.85

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