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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.58, 1,140.54 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.58, 1,140.54 and 472.44 is: 651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.58 : 1,140.54 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.58/1,140.54 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.58x = 1,140.54 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.58x = 538,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,836.72/826.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.89

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