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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.07, 1,141.29 and 454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.07, 1,141.29 and 454.04 is: 626.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.07 : 1,141.29 = 454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.07/1,141.29 = 454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.07x = 1,141.29 × 454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.07x = 518,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,191.31/827.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.54

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