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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.91, 1,141.12 and 453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.91, 1,141.12 and 453.89 is: 626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.91 : 1,141.12 = 453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.91/1,141.12 = 453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.91x = 1,141.12 × 453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.91x = 517,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,934.98/826.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.35

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