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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.22, 1,142.96 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.22, 1,142.96 and 455.22 is: 628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.22 : 1,142.96 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.22/1,142.96 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.22x = 1,142.96 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.22x = 520,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,298.25/828.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.21

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