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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.94, 1,141.22 and 477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.94, 1,141.22 and 477.56 is: 659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.94 : 1,141.22 = 477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.94/1,141.22 = 477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.94x = 1,141.22 × 477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.94x = 545,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,005.07/826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.06

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