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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.89, 1,141.16 and 453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.89, 1,141.16 and 453.90 is: 626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.89 : 1,141.16 = 453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.89/1,141.16 = 453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.89x = 1,141.16 × 453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.89x = 517,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,974.53/826.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.42

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