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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.64, 1,140.86 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.64, 1,140.86 and 477.32 is: 658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.64 : 1,140.86 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.64/1,140.86 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.64x = 1,140.86 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.64x = 544,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,555.30/826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.76

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