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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.77, 1,127.17 and 467.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.77, 1,127.17 and 467.57 is: 645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.77 : 1,127.17 = 467.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.77/1,127.17 = 467.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.77x = 1,127.17 × 467.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.77x = 527,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,034.28/816.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.26

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