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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.33, 1,141.74 and 454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.33, 1,141.74 and 454.29 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.33 : 1,141.74 = 454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.33/1,141.74 = 454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.33x = 1,141.74 × 454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.33x = 518,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,681.06/827.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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