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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.96, 1,143.96 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.96, 1,143.96 and 455.94 is: 629.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.96 : 1,143.96 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.96/1,143.96 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.96x = 1,143.96 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.96x = 521,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,577.12/828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.19

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