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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.86, 1,140.96 and 472.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.86, 1,140.96 and 472.74 is: 652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.86 : 1,140.96 = 472.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.86/1,140.96 = 472.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.86x = 1,140.96 × 472.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.86x = 539,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,377.43/826.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.32

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