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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.56, 1,142.04 and 454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.56, 1,142.04 and 454.58 is: 627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.56 : 1,142.04 = 454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.56/1,142.04 = 454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.56x = 1,142.04 × 454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.56x = 519,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,148.54/827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.32

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