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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.35, 1,143.06 and 455.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.35, 1,143.06 and 455.25 is: 628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.35 : 1,143.06 = 455.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.35/1,143.06 = 455.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.35x = 1,143.06 × 455.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.35x = 520,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,378.07/828.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.21

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