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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.13, 1,142.80 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.13, 1,142.80 and 455.11 is: 628.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.13 : 1,142.80 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.13/1,142.80 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.13x = 1,142.80 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.13x = 520,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,102.57/828.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.04

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