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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.23, 1,141.60 and 454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.23, 1,141.60 and 454.22 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.23 : 1,141.60 = 454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.23/1,141.60 = 454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.23x = 1,141.60 × 454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.23x = 518,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,535.84/827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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