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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.52, 1,142.01 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.52, 1,142.01 and 454.52 is: 627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.52 : 1,142.01 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.52/1,142.01 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.52x = 1,142.01 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.52x = 519,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,060.68/827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.25

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