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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.12, 1,141.44 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.12, 1,141.44 and 454.11 is: 626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.12 : 1,141.44 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.12/1,141.44 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.12x = 1,141.44 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.12x = 518,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,339.32/827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.68

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