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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.73, 1,142.16 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.73, 1,142.16 and 454.68 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.73 : 1,142.16 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.73/1,142.16 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.73x = 1,142.16 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.73x = 519,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,317.31/827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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