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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.72, 1,143.66 and 455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.72, 1,143.66 and 455.73 is: 628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.72 : 1,143.66 = 455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.72/1,143.66 = 455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.72x = 1,143.66 × 455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.72x = 521,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,200.17/828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.92

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