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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.40, 1,141.85 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.40, 1,141.85 and 454.41 is: 627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.40 : 1,141.85 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.40/1,141.85 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.40x = 1,141.85 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.40x = 518,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,865.79/827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.10

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