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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.85, 1,142.46 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.85, 1,142.46 and 454.86 is: 627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.85 : 1,142.46 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.85/1,142.46 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.85x = 1,142.46 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.85x = 519,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,659.36/827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.72

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