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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.15, 1,142.88 and 455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.15, 1,142.88 and 455.16 is: 628.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.15 : 1,142.88 = 455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.15/1,142.88 = 455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.15x = 1,142.88 × 455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.15x = 520,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,193.26/828.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.14

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