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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.74, 1,127.35 and 467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.74, 1,127.35 and 467.66 is: 645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.74 : 1,127.35 = 467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.74/1,127.35 = 467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.74x = 1,127.35 × 467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.74x = 527,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,209.70/816.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.51

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