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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.38, 1,143.16 and 455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.38, 1,143.16 and 455.36 is: 628.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.38 : 1,143.16 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.38/1,143.16 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.38x = 1,143.16 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.38x = 520,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,549.33/828.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.40

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