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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.62, 1,140.81 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.62, 1,140.81 and 453.68 is: 626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.62 : 1,140.81 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.62/1,140.81 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.62x = 1,140.81 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.62x = 517,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,556.98/826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.11

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