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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,141.15 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,141.15 and 453.93 is: 626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,141.15 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,141.15 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,141.15 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 518,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,002.22/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.42

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