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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.54, 1,143.38 and 455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.54, 1,143.38 and 455.51 is: 628.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.54 : 1,143.38 = 455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.54/1,143.38 = 455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.54x = 1,143.38 × 455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.54x = 520,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,825.02/828.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.61

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