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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.62, 1,140.75 and 453.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.62, 1,140.75 and 453.61 is: 625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.62 : 1,140.75 = 453.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.62/1,140.75 = 453.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.62x = 1,140.75 × 453.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.62x = 517,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,455.61/826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.99

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