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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.63, 1,140.75 and 453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.63, 1,140.75 and 453.63 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.63 : 1,140.75 = 453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.63/1,140.75 = 453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.63x = 1,140.75 × 453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.63x = 517,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,478.42/826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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