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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.35, 1,141.76 and 454.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.35, 1,141.76 and 454.35 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.35 : 1,141.76 = 454.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.35/1,141.76 = 454.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.35x = 1,141.76 × 454.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.35x = 518,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,761.52/827.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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