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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.08, 1,141.38 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.08, 1,141.38 and 454.08 is: 626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.08 : 1,141.38 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.08/1,141.38 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.08x = 1,141.38 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.08x = 518,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,277.83/827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.64

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