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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.51, 1,143.42 and 455.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.51, 1,143.42 and 455.57 is: 628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.51 : 1,143.42 = 455.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.51/1,143.42 = 455.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.51x = 1,143.42 × 455.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.51x = 520,902.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,902.13/828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.72

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