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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.04, 1,141.34 and 454.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.04, 1,141.34 and 454.03 is: 626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.04 : 1,141.34 = 454.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.04/1,141.34 = 454.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.04x = 1,141.34 × 454.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.04x = 518,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,203.24/827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.57

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