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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.91, 1,141.14 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.91, 1,141.14 and 453.88 is: 626.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.91 : 1,141.14 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.91/1,141.14 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.91x = 1,141.14 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.91x = 517,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,941.51/826.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.36

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