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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.67, 1,126.94 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.67, 1,126.94 and 467.34 is: 644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.67 : 1,126.94 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.67/1,126.94 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.67x = 1,126.94 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.67x = 526,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,658.50/816.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.89

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