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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.09, 1,141.36 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.09, 1,141.36 and 454.06 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.09 : 1,141.36 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.09/1,141.36 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.09x = 1,141.36 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.09x = 518,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,245.92/827.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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