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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.00, 1,141.26 and 453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.00, 1,141.26 and 453.97 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.00 : 1,141.26 = 453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.00/1,141.26 = 453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.00x = 1,141.26 × 453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.00x = 518,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,092.10/827.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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