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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,143.36 and 455.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,143.36 and 455.49 is: 628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,143.36 = 455.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,143.36 = 455.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,143.36 × 455.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 520,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,795.04/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.58

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