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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.63, 1,143.47 and 455.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.63, 1,143.47 and 455.61 is: 628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.63 : 1,143.47 = 455.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.63/1,143.47 = 455.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.63x = 1,143.47 × 455.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.63x = 520,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,981.79/828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.73

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