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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.10, 1,142.72 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.10, 1,142.72 and 455 is: 627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.10 : 1,142.72 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.10/1,142.72 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.10x = 1,142.72 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.10x = 519,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,937.60/828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.87

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