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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.94, 1,141.10 and 453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.94, 1,141.10 and 453.92 is: 626.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.94 : 1,141.10 = 453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.94/1,141.10 = 453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.94x = 1,141.10 × 453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.94x = 517,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,963.12/826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.36

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