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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.86, 1,142.47 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.86, 1,142.47 and 454.82 is: 627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.86 : 1,142.47 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.86/1,142.47 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.86x = 1,142.47 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.86x = 519,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,619.92/827.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.67

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