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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.86, 1,142.36 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.86, 1,142.36 and 454.80 is: 627.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.86 : 1,142.36 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.86/1,142.36 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.86x = 1,142.36 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.86x = 519,545.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,545.33/827.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.58

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