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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.71, 1,140.88 and 453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.71, 1,140.88 and 453.71 is: 626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.71 : 1,140.88 = 453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.71/1,140.88 = 453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.71x = 1,140.88 × 453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.71x = 517,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,624.82/826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.12

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