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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.89, 1,143.80 and 455.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.89, 1,143.80 and 455.89 is: 629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.89 : 1,143.80 = 455.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.89/1,143.80 = 455.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.89x = 1,143.80 × 455.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.89x = 521,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,441.20/828.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.08

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