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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.68, 1,143.59 and 455.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.68, 1,143.59 and 455.65 is: 628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.68 : 1,143.59 = 455.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.68/1,143.59 = 455.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.68x = 1,143.59 × 455.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.68x = 521,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,073.08/828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.80

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