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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.62, 1,140.66 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.62, 1,140.66 and 477.24 is: 658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.62 : 1,140.66 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.62/1,140.66 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.62x = 1,140.66 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.62x = 544,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,368.58/826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.55

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