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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.69, 1,143.62 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.69, 1,143.62 and 455.70 is: 628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.69 : 1,143.62 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.69/1,143.62 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.69x = 1,143.62 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.69x = 521,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,147.63/828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.88

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