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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.65, 1,140.71 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.65, 1,140.71 and 453.62 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.65 : 1,140.71 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.65/1,140.71 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.65x = 1,140.71 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.65x = 517,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,449.45/826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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