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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.72, 1,142.28 and 454.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.72, 1,142.28 and 454.73 is: 627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.72 : 1,142.28 = 454.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.72/1,142.28 = 454.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.72x = 1,142.28 × 454.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.72x = 519,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,421.57/827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.53

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