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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.79, 1,143.76 and 455.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.79, 1,143.76 and 455.77 is: 628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.79 : 1,143.76 = 455.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.79/1,143.76 = 455.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.79x = 1,143.76 × 455.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.79x = 521,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,290.71/828.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.98

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