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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.70, 1,140.80 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.70, 1,140.80 and 453.68 is: 626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.70 : 1,140.80 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.70/1,140.80 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.70x = 1,140.80 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.70x = 517,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,553.57/826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.05

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