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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.84, 1,141.20 and 477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.84, 1,141.20 and 477.54 is: 659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.84 : 1,141.20 = 477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.84/1,141.20 = 477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.84x = 1,141.20 × 477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.84x = 544,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,968.65/826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.10

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