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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,127.38 and 462.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,127.38 and 462.93 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,127.38 = 462.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,127.38 = 462.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,127.38 × 462.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 521,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,898.02/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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