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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.91, 1,141.07 and 453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.91, 1,141.07 and 453.86 is: 626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.91 : 1,141.07 = 453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.91/1,141.07 = 453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.91x = 1,141.07 × 453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.91x = 517,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,883.76/826.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.29

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