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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.15, 1,142.85 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.15, 1,142.85 and 455.12 is: 628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.15 : 1,142.85 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.15/1,142.85 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.15x = 1,142.85 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.15x = 520,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,131.62/828.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.07

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