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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.20, 1,141.54 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.20, 1,141.54 and 454.20 is: 626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.20 : 1,141.54 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.20/1,141.54 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.20x = 1,141.54 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.20x = 518,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,481.76/827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.79

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