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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.59, 1,142.04 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.59, 1,142.04 and 454.56 is: 627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.59 : 1,142.04 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.59/1,142.04 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.59x = 1,142.04 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.59x = 519,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,125.70/827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.27

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