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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.86, 1,143.75 and 455.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.86, 1,143.75 and 455.84 is: 629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.86 : 1,143.75 = 455.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.86/1,143.75 = 455.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.86x = 1,143.75 × 455.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.86x = 521,367
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,367/828.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.02

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