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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.23, 1,142.93 and 455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.23, 1,142.93 and 455.17 is: 628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.23 : 1,142.93 = 455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.23/1,142.93 = 455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.23x = 1,142.93 × 455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.23x = 520,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,232.05/828.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.13

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