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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.24, 1,143 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.24, 1,143 and 455.20 is: 628.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.24 : 1,143 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.24/1,143 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.24x = 1,143 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.24x = 520,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,293.60/828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.19

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