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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.12, 1,142.78 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.12, 1,142.78 and 455.08 is: 628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.12 : 1,142.78 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.12/1,142.78 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.12x = 1,142.78 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.12x = 520,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,056.32/828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.00

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