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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.79, 1,140.97 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.79, 1,140.97 and 453.80 is: 626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.79 : 1,140.97 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.79/1,140.97 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.79x = 1,140.97 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.79x = 517,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,772.19/826.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.24

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