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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.58, 1,140.63 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.58, 1,140.63 and 453.56 is: 625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.58 : 1,140.63 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.58/1,140.63 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.58x = 1,140.63 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.58x = 517,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,338.44/826.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.88

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