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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.64, 1,140.74 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.64, 1,140.74 and 453.60 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.64 : 1,140.74 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.64/1,140.74 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.64x = 1,140.74 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.64x = 517,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,437.40/826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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