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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.78, 1,127.16 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.78, 1,127.16 and 467.52 is: 645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.78 : 1,127.16 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.78/1,127.16 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.78x = 1,127.16 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.78x = 526,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,969.84/816.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.18

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