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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.76, 1,140.99 and 453.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.76, 1,140.99 and 453.81 is: 626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.76 : 1,140.99 = 453.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.76/1,140.99 = 453.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.76x = 1,140.99 × 453.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.76x = 517,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,792.50/826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.29

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