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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.63, 1,142.07 and 454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.63, 1,142.07 and 454.62 is: 627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.63 : 1,142.07 = 454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.63/1,142.07 = 454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.63x = 1,142.07 × 454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.63x = 519,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,214.00/827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.35

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