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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.83, 1,140.98 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.83, 1,140.98 and 477.63 is: 659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.83 : 1,140.98 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.83/1,140.98 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.83x = 1,140.98 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.83x = 544,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,963.89/826.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.10

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