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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.03, 1,142.72 and 455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.03, 1,142.72 and 455.02 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.03 : 1,142.72 = 455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.03/1,142.72 = 455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.03x = 1,142.72 × 455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.03x = 519,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,960.45/828.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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