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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.73, 1,143.72 and 455.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.73, 1,143.72 and 455.79 is: 629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.73 : 1,143.72 = 455.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.73/1,143.72 = 455.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.73x = 1,143.72 × 455.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.73x = 521,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,296.14/828.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.03

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