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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.17, 1,141.47 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.17, 1,141.47 and 454.16 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.17 : 1,141.47 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.17/1,141.47 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.17x = 1,141.47 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.17x = 518,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,410.02/827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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