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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.80, 1,140.94 and 453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.80, 1,140.94 and 453.75 is: 626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.80 : 1,140.94 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.80/1,140.94 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.80x = 1,140.94 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.80x = 517,701.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,701.53/826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.15

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