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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.08, 1,142.70 and 455.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.08, 1,142.70 and 455.05 is: 627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.08 : 1,142.70 = 455.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.08/1,142.70 = 455.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.08x = 1,142.70 × 455.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.08x = 519,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,987.07/828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.94

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