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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.75, 1,140.96 and 477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.75, 1,140.96 and 477.46 is: 658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.75 : 1,140.96 = 477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.75/1,140.96 = 477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.75x = 1,140.96 × 477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.75x = 544,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,762.76/826.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.92

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