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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.87, 1,127.16 and 462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.87, 1,127.16 and 462.71 is: 638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.87 : 1,127.16 = 462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.87/1,127.16 = 462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.87x = 1,127.16 × 462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.87x = 521,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,542.57/816.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.46

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