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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.68, 1,140.87 and 453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.68, 1,140.87 and 453.69 is: 626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.68 : 1,140.87 = 453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.68/1,140.87 = 453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.68x = 1,140.87 × 453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.68x = 517,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,601.31/826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.12

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