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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.91, 1,143.90 and 455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.91, 1,143.90 and 455.88 is: 629.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.91 : 1,143.90 = 455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.91/1,143.90 = 455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.91x = 1,143.90 × 455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.91x = 521,481.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,481.13/828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.12

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