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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.80, 1,142.36 and 454.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.80, 1,142.36 and 454.78 is: 627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.80 : 1,142.36 = 454.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.80/1,142.36 = 454.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.80x = 1,142.36 × 454.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.80x = 519,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,522.48/827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.59

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