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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.98, 1,127.41 and 467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.98, 1,127.41 and 467.65 is: 645.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.98 : 1,127.41 = 467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.98/1,127.41 = 467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.98x = 1,127.41 × 467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.98x = 527,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,233.29/816.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.34

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