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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.37, 1,141.75 and 454.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.37, 1,141.75 and 454.35 is: 626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.37 : 1,141.75 = 454.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.37/1,141.75 = 454.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.37x = 1,141.75 × 454.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.37x = 518,754.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,754.11/827.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.99

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