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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.87, 1,141.11 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.87, 1,141.11 and 453.88 is: 626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.87 : 1,141.11 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.87/1,141.11 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.87x = 1,141.11 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.87x = 517,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,927.01/826.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.37

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