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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.08, 1,142.76 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.08, 1,142.76 and 455.08 is: 628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.08 : 1,142.76 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.08/1,142.76 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.08x = 1,142.76 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.08x = 520,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,047.22/828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.02

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