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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.82, 1,143.78 and 455.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.82, 1,143.78 and 455.79 is: 629.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.82 : 1,143.78 = 455.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.82/1,143.78 = 455.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.82x = 1,143.78 × 455.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.82x = 521,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,323.49/828.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.00

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