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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.02, 1,141.29 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.02, 1,141.29 and 453.99 is: 626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.02 : 1,141.29 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.02/1,141.29 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.02x = 1,141.29 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.02x = 518,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,134.25/827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.51

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