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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.41, 1,141.83 and 454.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.41, 1,141.83 and 454.39 is: 627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.41 : 1,141.83 = 454.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.41/1,141.83 = 454.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.41x = 1,141.83 × 454.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.41x = 518,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,836.13/827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.06

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