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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.42, 1,141.80 and 454.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.42, 1,141.80 and 454.39 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.42 : 1,141.80 = 454.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.42/1,141.80 = 454.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.42x = 1,141.80 × 454.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.42x = 518,820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,820.23/827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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