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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.86, 1,127.31 and 467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.86, 1,127.31 and 467.54 is: 645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.86 : 1,127.31 = 467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.86/1,127.31 = 467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.86x = 1,127.31 × 467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.86x = 527,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,056.88/816.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.23

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