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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.64, 1,140.78 and 477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.64, 1,140.78 and 477.35 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.64 : 1,140.78 = 477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.64/1,140.78 = 477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.64x = 1,140.78 × 477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.64x = 544,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,551.33/826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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