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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.82, 1,143.77 and 450.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.82, 1,143.77 and 450.71 is: 621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.82 : 1,143.77 = 450.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.82/1,143.77 = 450.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.82x = 1,143.77 × 450.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.82x = 515,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,500.60/828.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.97

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