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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.41, 1,143.17 and 455.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.41, 1,143.17 and 455.39 is: 628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.41 : 1,143.17 = 455.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.41/1,143.17 = 455.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.41x = 1,143.17 × 455.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.41x = 520,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,583.61/828.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.41

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